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The Spirit of ’76

An independent historical and civic guide to America’s 250th anniversary
Civic work

America 250 service day

Public service is one of the cleanest ways to avoid empty symbolism. A service project gives people something useful to do together.

Project ideas

  • Clean historic cemeteries.
  • Digitize old local photographs.
  • Repair flags and markers at public sites.
  • Collect oral histories from seniors.
  • Run a food drive in honor of civic duty.
  • Plant trees near schools, libraries, or veterans halls.