America’s Startup
A national undergraduate collegiate startup competition created to spotlight early-stage business ideas with the potential to drive America’s future economic, technological, and societal progress.
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Americans Coming Together
Leading up to the largest commemoration and celebration in American history, America250 is planning a multi-year, national effort to engage, educate, and unite Americans from sea to shining sea through the following tentpole programs.
America250 Tentpole Programs
America Gives
An effort focused on reinvigorating a year-round culture of service beyond 2026 — grounded in three key pillars: charitable giving, volunteering, and public service — which includes military service.
America’s Field Trip
A multi-year contest that invites students in grades 3-12 to submit artwork, videos, and essays, answering the question, “What does America mean to you?” for the chance to earn unique experiences at iconic American historical and cultural sites.
America Innovates
Founded in partnership with Leidos, America Innovates is a nationwide celebration and showcase of 250 years of American innovation and ingenuity designed to inspire the next generation of American innovators and entrepreneurs through tech expos and other programs.
Our American Story
America250's storytelling project to collect and preserve our nation’s unique stories. We're on a historic journey to collect the largest archive of American stories ever created.
America's Invitation
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.
Coming Soon
- July 4th 2026 Activations: A national celebration in Washington, DC and across the country on July 4, 2026 in which we will partner with established groups who host legacy July 4th events as well as parade organizers at the state and local levels.
- Time Capsule: A collaboration between America250, Library of Congress, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the National Park Service to collect items for a time capsule to be installed at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on July 4, 2026.
- America Waves: An initiative designed to create moments for all Americans to come together with their communities, to wave their American flags, celebrate America’s 250th, and honor the contributions of those who brought us to where we are today.
- America’s Performance: This powerful concert series will unite audiences through the rhythm, diversity, and soul of American music. From country to jazz, gospel to rock, each performance will inspire connection and pride — reminding us of the strength we find in shared experiences and the joy of live music.