Across the Commonwealth, Pennsylvania is gearing up for a big celebration, the United States’ 250th anniversary. The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial, aka Amercia250PA, is leading the charge to celebrate on July 4, 2026.
Amercia250PA’s mission is to make 2026 E.P.I.C. as they EDUCATE, PRESERVE, INNOVATE and CELEBRATE Pennsylvania’s rich history, culture, and future through various programs, projects, and events. This historic initiative provides an opportunity to engage ALL Pennsylvanians in ALL 67 counties to ensure this commemoration is the most inclusive. America250PA is encouraging County Commissions and municipalities throughout PA to adopt resolutions and create local committees that will share and celebrate their histories and showcase the State’s past, present, and future.
By engaging all citizens of the Commonwealth, America250PA hopes to bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple perspectives of issues facing our Commonwealth & nation today. They want to use history to encourage and inspire future leaders and celebrate the contributions of Pennsylvanians to the Commonwealth’s and Nation’s history. America250PA hopes to leave a lasting impact on the next generation and to spark an interest that will ignite the drive for them to appreciate all the triumphs, trials, and tribulations which contributed to the success of the Commonwealth.
More information can be found at America250pa.org.
