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The founders of our nation made no small bet when they decided that people, given the right tools and the freedom to use them, could govern themselves. That bet has been renewed by every generation since — not always easily, not always smoothly, but renewed nonetheless. It falls to us, now, to raise the next generation to renew it again.

This July 4th, 2026, the nation marks its 250th birthday. Across the country Americans are gathering to celebrate. Here is a guide to the official celebrations that are making America's 250th a once-in-a-generation moment.

The best anniversaries involve doing something. A practical guide to family service projects for America's 250th birthday, from national volunteer programs to a jar of 250 acts of kindness