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
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary - Arizona style!
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
April 18, 2025
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.
- Join us for historical reenactments, patriotic flyover, live entertainment, food, and more. Event is open to the public, please join us at 5:30 pm! ** Free entrance to event! **
Passport250
Launching in 2025
An interactive mobile pass designed to guide Arizonans and visitors through the state’s rich heritage in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The pass currently features 25 special locations around the state, with additional locations to be added regularly leading up to the Semiquincentennial next year.
Passport250 digitally connects travelers with a wide variety of Arizona places and experiences. Featured categories include Treasures250, Dark Skies250 and Commemorate250, with upcoming additions including Dine250 and Cheers250.
Sign up now and the pass will be immediately delivered to your phone and you can begin exploring locations like Sharlot Hall Museum, Lowell Observatory, Canyon de Chelly and Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza. Check out the pass here: http://azpassport250.com/
Traveling Museum
Coming in Spring 2026.
Arizona’s replica Liberty Bell tours all 15 counties with historic documents, art pieces, and interactive exhibits.
SUFFS
SUFFS is a “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) musical that confronts the unfinished business of equality in America. The show recently won the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical.
Opening Night on Tuesday, October 14, New York-based producers and creatives of SUFFS will be in attendance for Opening Night, along with special guests and America250 dignitaries.
“To be able to partner on opening night for SUFFS at ASU Gammage is an incredible and fitting event for what Arizona America250 wants to uplift,” says Anna Needham, Chair of the Arizona America250 Arts, Museums & Cultural Institutions Subcommittee. “The show demonstrates how the arts can help us understand our past to envision the future we want for the next 250 years and the legacy we want to leave behind.”
This event is part of a broader effort by the Arizona America250 Commission to commemorate the Semiquincentennial with programs that elevate the voices of those who shaped the American story, and those still shaping it today.
Tickets and additional details: https://www.asugammage.com/suffs
25% off tickets to the Oct. 14 performance of SUFFS. Offer ends Sept. 15. Use code:SUFFSDAY
Many more to come.
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