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America250 Foundation

Bruce Dearstyne On Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary

May 5, 2022 by Bruce Dearstyne Leave a Comment

revolutionary new yorkPlanning has begun for commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, to be officially called the “Semiquincentennial.” The federal government has established America 250. A number of states, including Virginia have established state commissions. In Massachusetts it is called Revolution 250. [Read more…] about Bruce Dearstyne On Commemorating America’s 250th Anniversary

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, America250 Foundation, American Revolution, Public History

America 250 Patriots Marker Dedicated at Fort Ti

September 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Fort Ticonderoga’s 250thCommemorations for the 250th anniversary of the American War for Independence are underway at Fort Ticonderoga. The museum has started developing plans and exploring partnerships at the state and national levels to mark this historic anniversary.

Through exhibits, events, publications, and programs, Fort Ticonderoga seeks to increase access and awareness and expand educational impact related to the monumental history of the complex struggle to achieve independence. [Read more…] about America 250 Patriots Marker Dedicated at Fort Ti

Filed Under: Adirondacks & NNY, History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, America250 Foundation, American Revolution, DAR, Essex County, Fort Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga

Massachusetts Joins America 250 Commission

August 1, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Revolution 250An appropriations bill (H. 4000) signed by Massachusetts Governor Baker on Friday, July 16th, created the Massachusetts Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. [Read more…] about Massachusetts Joins America 250 Commission

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America250 Foundation, AmRev

America250 Semiquincentennial Campaign Rolling Out

July 6, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

america250The America250 Foundation has released its new website and marketing campaign, featuring a countdown to the 250th anniversary of America’s formation (the Semiquincentennial, July 4, 2026), and results from a survey measuring Americans’ sentiments on a variety of topics facing the country.

[Read more…] about America250 Semiquincentennial Campaign Rolling Out

Filed Under: History Tagged With: America's 250th Anniversary, America250 Foundation, Semiquincentennial

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