America 250 Adams County

APPLICATION for Officially Recognized Program, Project, or Event

In 2026, America will celebrate its 250^th birthday. Adams County appointed a local commission to develop opportunities to commemorate this EPIC milestone.

EDUCATE

PRESERVE

INNOVATE

CELEBRATE

The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the state legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250^th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.

America250PA hopes to engage all citizens of the Commonwealth, from all 67 counties, bring the Commonwealth’s history into the conversation so Pennsylvanians can better understand the origins and multiple perspectives of issues facing our Commonwealth & nation today, use history to encourage and inspire future leaders, celebrate the contributions of Pennsylvanians to our Commonwealth’s history but also to our Nation’s history, leave a lasting impact on the next generation and to spark an interest in which will ignite the drive for them to appreciate all the triumphs, trials and tribulations to which contributed to the Commonwealth for which they are now writing their own history.

In 2022 Adams County formed a local commission to support the efforts at the state level. The America250PA-Adams County Commission invites organizations and businesses to participate. Please complete this application to be considered as an officially recognized Program, Project or Event with America250PA-Adams County.

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Program Information

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Please provide a description of the program, project or event. You are welcome to attach additional documents for review.(Required)

Please explain how your program, project or event will represent Education, Preservation, Innovation, or Celebration in 2026.(Required)

What/Who is your target audience?(Required)

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In what ways will your program, project or event impact Adams County?

How is your event or project being funded?(Required)

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Applications will be reviewed by the local Adams County Commission. Approved applications will be added to the official calendar of events.

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America 250 Adams County – APPLICATION for Officially Recognized Program, Project, or Event

APPLICATION for Officially Recognized Program, Project, or Event