Arizona State Society, DAR
DAR and America250! Partnerships
NSDAR and America250!
National Partnership
DAR is the first heritage society to formally partner with America250, the nationwide commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026 led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. The agreement outlines a number of initiatives developed by the DAR to honor Revolutionary War Patriots, engage youth through contests and educational programming, and support efforts to better tell the story of underrepresented and diverse Patriots who helped to win the American War of Independence.
America250 is a multiyear effort to commemorate the semi-quincentennial, or 250th Anniversary, of the United States. The purpose of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, created by Congress, and the corresponding America250 Foundation, is to catalyze a more perfect union by designing and leading the most comprehensive and inclusive celebration in our country’s history. America250 represents a coalition of public and private partners all working to create initiatives and programs that honor our first 250 years and inspire Americans to imagine our next 250. The commemoration period began in 2020, culminates on July 4, 2026, and officially concludes in 2027.
For more info on the America250 and NSDAR partnership: https://www.dar.org/national-society/media-center/news-releases/national-society-daughters-american-revolution-and
ASDAR and Arizona America250 Commission
The Arizona America250 commission is established to plan, develop, encourage, and coordinate the commemoration of the two-hundred-fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the United States and the impact of the citizens of Arizona on the nation’s past, present, and future.
This commission is chaired by Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes with multiple ASDAR members sitting on a sub-committee of the commission.
Arizona America250 Commission Subcommittees:
- Arts, Museums and Cultural Institutions
- Civic Engagement, Education and Community Service
- Commemorations, Celebrations and Events
- Fundraising and Partnerships
- History, Heritage and Historic Preservation
- Military and Veterans Affairs
- Municipal Outreach and Tribal Affairs
- Public Awareness
- Travel and Tourism
Exciting events are in the planning stages for the 250th Anniversary!
Logo Contest
Congratulations to Riley H., 17, of Phoenix, whose design was chosen by popular vote as the logo for the America250 Arizona Commission, representing Arizona’s rich history and vibrant future as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States!
Two Lights for Tomorrow
Two Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative that commemorates Paul Revere’s famous ride on April 18–19, 1775. The initiative encourages citizens to celebrate and serve by shining lights in their homes, at community centers, and at government buildings.
Mark your calendars for April 18, 2025.
Many more to come.
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