On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Alongside national efforts celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, Global Ties U.S. looks forward to engaging the Global Ties Network throughout the year to commemorate this moment and elevate the role of citizen diplomacy in celebrations across the United States.
Freedom 250 is the nonpartisan public‑private partnership leading the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
- For details on the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, see HERE.
- For information about Freedom 250, supporting the work of the White House Task Force, see HERE.
America250 is the nationwide commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, led by the congressionally established U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, to honor the nation’s founding and reflect on its history and ideals.
- For more on our role with America250, see HERE.
Celebrating America’s 250th Across the Global Ties Network
2026 National Meeting: America at 250
In February 2026, the Global Ties U.S. National Meeting brought together 450 public diplomacy leaders from across the United States to celebrate the Global Ties Network and America’s 250th anniversary. Programming celebrated American excellence, innovation, and leadership, and ways to showcase this to international visitors through sports, road trips, or historic sites during this milestone year.
IVLP Freedom 250 Programming
Across the country, the Global Ties Network is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with the International Visitor Leadership Program through locally driven Freedom 250 programming. These programs engage visiting leaders with communities nationwide to explore how Americans are commemorating this milestone around shared themes, including:
- The history and legacy of the Revolutionary War
- American excellence since the Declaration of Independence
- U.S. historical contributions and cultural exports
Stay tuned for further updates on the year ahead.
