#America250
As the United States embarks on this historic 250th anniversary celebration, America250 stands as a powerful reminder of who we are and what we can achieve together. Over the next twelve months, Americans from every state and community will join in honoring the nation’s enduring spirit—through storytelling, civic engagement, education, and shared experiences that inspire pride and participation." Learn more: America250
Washington State's America 250
"The year 2026 marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and with it,
nationwide efforts to thoughtfully reflect on our past, present, and future."
"250 Years of Independence: Connecting Washingtonians to Their Roots"
Enjoy the video with special thanks to Grant Goodeve, TVW, and Washington State Tourism
Heritage Foundation Innovation Prize
With its special round of 2025 Innovation Prizes, the Heritage Foundation is answering that very question. The 250th anniversary of the American Founding is fast approaching, and Heritage is kicking off the celebrations with some on-theme gift-giving. In each round, Heritage awards $250,000 to five projects playing a part in the birthday festivities. The projects selected are “fostering a deeper understanding of our constitutional liberties, inspiring civic discourse, building patriotism, and nurturing a deep love of country through storytelling.” In a press release, Heritage explained that “the Innovation Prizes are intended to spark creative disruption within the conservative movement,” by taking a fresh approach to promoting enduring American values.
The Heritage Foundation’s Innovation Prize, recognizing outstanding projects that strengthen civic education and advance America’s founding principles. The award honors MSPC’s coming 2026 initiative, We the Students: Mountain West Civics Cup, a four-state high-school civic knowledge and leadership competition designed to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The Civics Cup will engage teams from Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming in a blend of quiz-style civics challenges, mock hearings, and policy simulations—all focused on the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Congratulations to Mountain States Policy Center and President/CEO Chris Cargill
