Join Constituting America in Celebrating America 250

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans have a unique opportunity to reflect on the ideas that shaped our nation and continue to guide its future. The principles of liberty, constitutional government, and civic responsibility remain as vital today as they were in 1776. Explore the history, documents, and individuals who helped establish the American experiment—and discover why understanding our founding is essential to preserving freedom for future generations.

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Bring America250 to Your Classroom!

As we approach our nation’s 250th anniversary, Constituting America is bringing our founding principles directly to the next generation through our free George Washington Speaking Initiative.

  • Celebrating 250 Years: Our interactive, non-partisan sessions start at the very beginning with the Declaration of Independence, setting the stage for understanding the U.S. Constitution and how it impacts us today.
  • Exclusive America250 Giveaways: To make history tangible, we hand out commemorative pocket Constitutions and exclusive America250 stickers to students during our in-person school visits!

Whether in-person or via video conference, our tailored sessions on the Constitution and “How To Have A Civil Civic Conversation” are entirely free for your school or civic organization.

Celebrate America250 with the “We The Future” Contest!

How has the Declaration of Independence shaped our nation over the last 250 years? We want to hear from you!

Our “We The Future” Contest challenges students, teachers, adults, and seniors to creatively explore the founding principles of our country—from songs and short films to essays and STEM projects.

  • Students (K-College): Win scholarships up to $5,000 and an all-expenses-paid Mentor Trip!
  • Teachers: Earn Amazon gift cards and a chance to win a $1,000 bonus for student entries!
  • Adults & Seniors: Share your wisdom and creativity in our Adult (25+) Short Film and Senior (65+) Essay categories.

Join us in commemorating our nation’s milestone 250th birthday by sharing your talents. Submissions are due May 31, 2026.

Click Here to View Categories, Prizes, and Official Rules!

Coming Soon: “The Pursuit” Video Series

To build momentum leading up to our nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Constituting America is thrilled to announce “The Pursuit”—a groundbreaking new digital video series!

Designed as a digital movement to reach millions of students and families exactly where they are—online—this series brings history to life for the next generation. We recently wrapped filming at Leadstar Studios in DFW and can’t wait to share it with you.

  • The Concept: A series of highly engaging, 90-second dramatizations called “America 250 Minutes.” The show features time-traveling teens who get to witness America’s founding moments firsthand!
  • The Hollywood Team: The Pursuit is brought to life under the leadership of our founder, actress Janine Turner, who served as writer, director and stars as Mary, the Tavern owner. The Pursuit is produced by Constituting America and by Micheal Flaherty (The Chronicles of Narnia) and Kim Gatlin.
  • The Production: Featuring a talented cast of 20 actors, immersive sets, and authentic historical costuming to make the history jump off the screen.

Stay tuned! We will be releasing these episodes weekly to count down to America250.

2026 Online Study: Consent of the Governed

Launching April 13, our 15th annual History Holds the Key to the Future 90-Day Study is dedicated entirely to the Declaration of Independence in honor of America250!

This year, we are exploring the foundational principle of the “consent of the governed” with our study:

Consent of the Governed: Celebrating America’s 250th of the Declaration of Independence

Over 90 days, we will release 90 essays and videos (every Monday, Thursday, and Friday) covering 30 monumental moments in American history.

Written by top constitutional scholars, each week’s topic features three new releases exploring:

  • The People: How the historical event supported popular consent and self-rule.
  • The Hero: The specific historical figure who championed the cause.
  • The Documents: How the event ties directly to the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
Read the Latest Essays and View the Schedule Here!
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Celebrate Constitution Day LIVE from Mount Vernon!

Join us on September 17 for our annual live broadcast as we celebrate the ultimate culmination of the America250 milestone: The U.S. Constitution—How & Why It Matters!

Streamed directly to classrooms across the nation from historic George Washington’s Mount Vernon, this exciting 90-minute live event is packed with history, music, and special guests.

  • Special Guests: Hear from Constituting America Founder Janine Turner, America250 Chair Rosie Rios, and even enjoy a surprise visit from General George Washington himself!
  • Student Spotlights: Watch incredible live performances of winning songs and PSAs from our We The Future contest winners, and see the live announcement of our newest winners.
  • Interactive History: Enjoy a live panel discussion with students on why the Constitution matters today, a special tribute to the military by the Victory Belles, and an exploration of how the Declaration of Independence paved the way for “We the People.”

Whether you are an educator broadcasting to your classroom or a family watching from home, you won’t want to miss this incredible celebration of our nation’s founding documents.

America250 Calendar of Events

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