2026
Guide to the 250th anniversary year
Use 2026 as a full year of civic programming, not a single July 4 event.
Suggested calendar
| Period | Focus |
|---|---|
| January–March | School contests, planning, sponsor outreach. |
| April–June | History talks, service projects, exhibit openings. |
| July | Declaration readings, festivals, parades, public ceremonies. |
| August–December | Archive event records, publish photos, continue civic education. |