America's 250th [1]
Our Initiatives [2]
Our American Story
Our American Story
Our nationwide initiative to preserve the voices of everyday Americans and collect the largest audiovisual archive of American stories ever created.
- Learn More
- Nominate a Story
America’s Field Trip
America’s Field Trip
A multi-year contest for students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork and essays for the chance to earn unique experiences at iconic American sites.
- Learn More
- 2025 Awardees
America250’s Kick-Off Celebration!
America250’s Kick-Off Celebration!
The one-year countdown to America’s 250th birthday kicked off at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with a Salute to America celebration featuring remarks by the President of the United States.
- Watch the Celebration
- A Look Back
See more ways to get involved
About America250
Our Partners
The Latest [5]

America's 250th [1]
Our Initiatives [2]
Our American Story
Our American Story
Our nationwide initiative to preserve the voices of everyday Americans and collect the largest audiovisual archive of American stories ever created.
- Learn More
- Nominate a Story
America’s Field Trip
America’s Field Trip
A multi-year contest for students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork and essays for the chance to earn unique experiences at iconic American sites.
- Learn More
- 2025 Awardees
America250’s Kick-Off Celebration!
America250’s Kick-Off Celebration!
The one-year countdown to America’s 250th birthday kicked off at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, with a Salute to America celebration featuring remarks by the President of the United States.
- Watch the Celebration
- A Look Back
See more ways to get involved
About America250
Our Partners
The Latest [5]

Federal Agencies

Organizations and institutions across America – including federal agencies – will play a vital role in marking America’s 250th anniversary. These agencies will lend their expertise and resources, craft memorable events nationwide, and help engage all Americans in this historic commemoration.

Ex Officio Partners

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Library of Congress

National Archives and Records Administration

National Endowment for the Arts

National Endowment for the Humanities

Smithsonian Institution

Supreme Court of the United States

United States Department of Defense

United States Department of Education

United States Department of the Interior

United States Department of Justice

United States Department of State

Federal Agency Partners

AmeriCorps

National Gallery of Art

United States Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

United States Department of Labor

United States Department of Veterans Affairs

United States Environmental Protection Agency

United States Mint

United States Office of Personnel Management

United States Trade and Development Agency