America’s Stories
Your story is America’s story and Americans from all walks of life are sharing theirs in response to America’s Invitation. Your reflections on our past, present, and future are helping us create the most inclusive commemoration in history.
American Dream
American Hope
Ronda E.
Meeker, OK
Andrei J.
Bethel, AK
Carol J.
Alexandria, VA
Debbie N.
Greenville, OH
Andrew W.
Blaine, WA
Ed J.
Oklahoma City, OK
Karen H.
Garner, NC
Karen S.
West Chester, PA
Laura C.
Fisherville, VA
Lee G.
Bernardston, MA
Addie R.
Washington, DC
Donna H.
Port Orchard, WA
Dr. Emily D.
Hopewell, VA
Edna S.
Huntsville, AL
Gil D.
San Antonio, TX
Hannibal J.
Tulsa, OK
James L.
Burlington, VT
Jennifer M.
Oshkosh, WI
Livingston T.
West Tisbury, MA
Paula B.
Roanoke, VA
Rajesh V.
Worcester County, MA
Robert G.
Ooltewah, TN
Yvonne D.
Evans, GA
Viviana R.
Lawrenceville, GA
Timothy G.
Titusville, FL
Teresa P.
Jacksonville, FL
Shane H.
Sarasota, FL
Sydney Z.
Charlotte, NC
Samuel C.
Muncie, IN
Russell P.
Rumson, NJ
Prophet N. Anyanwu C.
Wichita, KS
Community Leaders
Leaders from across our nation are coming together to share their stories in response to America’s Invitation. Each represents communities and backgrounds that make up the rich mosaic of America.
AMERICA’S INVITATION IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR STORY.
Join all Americans and share your story about your history and your hopes and dreams for the future of our country. Together, we will tell the American story through videos and the most inclusive commemoration in our history.
America’s Field Trip
Engaging students nationwide to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!
A new contest inviting students in grades 3–12 to share their perspectives on what America means to them — and earn the opportunity to participate in field trip experiences at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.