Resources

America250 Foundation

The official website of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, featuring events, initiatives, and programming marking the 250th anniversary of American independence.

National Park Service

National Park Service resources and programming for the 250th anniversary, including sites of historical significance to the American founding.

National Archives

The full text of the Declaration of Independence with historical background, from the National Archives — America's official record keeper.

Library of Congress

High-resolution images and historical documentation of the Declaration of Independence from the Library of Congress collections.

National Park Service

The National Park Service's guide to Independence Hall in Philadelphia — the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

National Archives

The full text of the U.S. Constitution, including all 27 amendments, from the National Archives.

National Archives

The full text of the Bill of Rights — the first ten amendments to the Constitution — with historical context from the National Archives.

Library of Congress

Millions of primary source documents, photographs, maps, and recordings from American history, digitized and freely available from the Library of Congress.

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History preserves and presents objects, documents, and stories that shape American identity — from the Star-Spangled Banner to pop culture.

Smithsonian Institution

Accessible, well-researched articles on American history, culture, science, and society from the Smithsonian Institution.

Pennsylvania 250

Pennsylvania's official website for the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring events, historical resources, and commemorations.

Massachusetts 250

Massachusetts's official 250th anniversary commemoration, honoring the state's role as the cradle of the American Revolution — events, historic sites, and the July 4, 2026 Boston Pops celebration.

Virginia 250 / Virginia Historical Society

Virginia's official commemoration of the 250th anniversary, highlighting the state's central role in the founding era — from Jamestown to the Constitutional Convention.

CT Humanities / America 250 CT Commission

Connecticut's official 250th anniversary commission, administered by CT Humanities — events, local programs, and educational resources celebrating the state's founding-era legacy.

Delaware 250

Delaware's official 250th anniversary website — celebrating the First State's role in ratifying the Constitution and shaping early American government.

Maryland Center for History and Culture

Maryland's America 250 digital portal exploring Revolutionary War-era primary sources — documents, artifacts, and stories from the Maryland Center for History and Culture.

South Carolina 250 Commission

South Carolina's official state government website for the 250th anniversary, commemorating the state's pivotal role in the American Revolution and the founding era.

National Archives

Free primary source documents and classroom activities from the National Archives — ideal for K–12 and college history courses.

Library of Congress

Classroom-ready primary source sets, lesson plans, and guides for teaching American history and civics from the Library of Congress.

iCivics

Free, game-based civics education resources for students and teachers, including units on the Constitution, government, and civil rights.