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America 250: A Celebration of History and More
The America 250 celebration, also known as the Semiquincentennial, marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This significant event, organized by America250, a non-profit, non-partisan initiative, aims to commemorate the milestone by celebrating the nation’s rich history, diverse culture, and resilient spirit. Through various educational programs, events, and initiatives, America 250 encourages reflection on the past, appreciation of the present, and a vision for the future. The celebration highlights the contributions and stories of all Americans, promoting unity and engagement across the country.
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America’s 250th: A Historic Opportunity for Travel & Exploration
In a short time, the US will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and a celebration worth traveling to will begin
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Latest News and Updates
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Sing Democracy 250 is delighted to announce the first Signature Concert and the world premiere of Sing Democracy 250! The event will be held on October 12, 2025, at Marian Anderson Hall in the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.
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Sing Democracy 250 is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Youth Choral Ensembles (PYCE), the pre-eminent music educating and performing organization for children and youth in the Greater Philadelphia region. PYCE will join forces with the Sing Democracy 250 anchoir choir, Together In Hope Choir from Minneapolis/St. Paul, to deliver this world-premiere performance. G. Phillip Shoultz, III, Artistic Director, will lead the performance.
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Stay tuned for information about three more Signature Concerts planned for 2026: Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York, and Washington, DC!
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- Ken Burns’ “The American Revolution” Preview Event at NJPAC – On Wednesday, September 17 at 1:30PM at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, RevolutionNJ is proud to host an event with acclaimed documentarian Ken Burns to celebrate the premiere of his new six-part series THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. Governor Murphy will introduce Ken Burns, who will provide a preview of the series. And the event will feature journalist and television news anchor Brian Williams who will moderate a discussion between Ken, his co-director Sarah Botstein, and film advisor/historian Christopher Brown (Columbia University).
- THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, coming to PBS on November 16, examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down. New Jersey, known as the Crossroads of the American Revolution, features prominently in the series.
- Tickets for the September 17th event are going fast. Get yours at https://www.njpac.org/event/an-afternoon-with-ken-burns/
- The Wait is Over! The Official America250 Store is Live – America’s 250th anniversary is more than a date. It’s a chance to reflect, unite and move forward together. And now there’s a new way to be paart of it. Americ250 is proud to launch the America250 Store, a collection built for everyone who believes in the promise of this country. From bold graphic tees to classic patriotic styles, everything we make celebrates the people, places and spirit that defines us. This isn’t just apparel. It’s your story. It’s our history. And it’s a future we’re building together.