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 Homeland Security and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
United States Office of Personnel Management
United States Trade and Development Agency
America's Field Trip
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
This contest invites students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to travel for field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.