GET INVOLVED
Join us in celebrating this historic milestone.
View upcoming America250 in Idaho events and programs!
Show us your America250! Submit a photo of how you are celebrating America250 in Idaho for a chance to be featured!
By submitting your photo, you grant the Idaho State Historical Society permission to use it for marketing, promotional, and archival purposes.
Photo Submission Form
If you are interested in finding out more about the America250 in Idaho commemoration, have a project proposal, or are interested in collaborating, please fill out the contact form below and a member of the America250 in Idaho Task Force will connect with you.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, Idaho invites organizations, individuals, and stakeholders to commemorate this historic milestone.
Ways to Get Involved
- Host or sponsor America250 events in your community
- Develop educational programs about Idaho’s history
- Volunteer for America250 projects and initiatives
- Share stories of Idaho’s people, places, and contributions
- Promote America250 through your networks and platforms
By joining this statewide effort, you’ll be part of a once-in-a-lifetime commemoration that celebrates our past while looking ahead to Idaho’s next 250 years. Together, we can make America250 in Idaho a meaningful and impactful experience for all.
America250 in Idaho Task Force
A dedicated task force comprising representatives from various state departments and agencies will plan and execute Idaho’s commemoration from July 2024 to December 2027. This group will ensure a coordinated and impactful statewide celebration.
America250 in Idaho Membership
- Idaho Commission on the Arts
- Idaho Commission for Libraries
- Idaho Department of Commerce
- Idaho Department of Agriculture
- Idaho Department of Education
- Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Idaho Public Television
- Idaho State Historical Society
- Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Idaho State Historian
- Idaho State Historical Society Communications Manager
- First Lady (honorary)
America250 in Idaho Proclamation
On July 1, 2024, Governor Brad Little signed a proclamation acknowledging the America250 in Idaho commemoration from now through June 30, 2027.
America250 in Idaho Advisory Council
In 2024, the Idaho Legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution No. 31, establishing an Advisory Council to support the America250 in Idaho commemoration. With seven distinguished members the Advisory Council ensures a meaningful celebration of this historic milestone.
The Council invites all Idahoans – individuals, organizations, and communities – to participate in commemorative activities celebrating our shared history and values.
Heritage and Education
The Council promotes activities that strengthen Idaho’s values of:
- Family and community
- Integrity and self-reliance
- Patriotism and heritage reverence
Foundational Principles
The Council champions the revolutionary ideals of:
- Representative government
- Individual liberty
- Equal and unalienable rights
Membership
Senator Guthrie
Senator Adams
Representative Mitchell
Janet Gallimore, Idaho State Historical Society Executive Director
Phil McGrane, Secretary of State
Julie Ellsworth, Treasurer
Staff Contacts:
Linda Jensen
Peter Cook
Norma Clark
Jeff Newgard, Bank of Idaho President
House Concurrent Resolution No. 31
House Concurrent Resolution No. 31, signed March 28, 2024, establishes the America250 in Idaho Advisory Council to oversee events related to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.
Events
