Together, we’ll ensure that America’s Semiquincentennial is not only remembered, but felt, right here in Adams County.

Adams County’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary is a community-wide effort — and we need your help to make it meaningful. Residents, business owners, educators, and organizations all have a role to play in honoring this historic milestone. Whether you have time, ideas, or resources to share, there’s a way for you to be part of the story.

Ways to Get Involved

Here are a few ways you can contribute to this once-in-a-generation commemoration:

Volunteer for America 250th Events

Help bring America 250th programs, projects, and events to life. Whether you can give a few hours or a few days, your time and enthusiasm will make a difference. We’re building a volunteer network ready to lend a hand wherever it’s needed — no long-term commitment required.

Plan or Host an Event

We’re aiming for 250 events in 2026, and your ideas can help us get there. If you or your organization want to host an event, program, or educational activity, we’ll help you make it happen. From concept to venue guidance, the Steering Commission can support your efforts every step of the way.

Join a Committee

The America 250th Steering Commission has created subcommittees to guide specific areas of planning and engagement. Each group plays a vital role in shaping Adams County’s participation in this historic milestone.

Committees and Liaisons:

• Events: Charles Gable
• Marketing: Carl Whitehill
• County Heritage: Andrew Dalton & Jacqueline White
• Community Engagement: Jill Sellers
• Youth Engagement: Erin Pearce & Jenna Smith

If you’d like to contribute your expertise, energy, or ideas, please email america250adams@gmail.com with the committee you’re interested in joining.

Share Your Ideas

Have a creative idea, legacy project, or community initiative that could help mark this milestone? We’d love to hear it. Adams County’s story belongs to everyone and your input can help us tell it in new and meaningful ways.

Together, We’ll Make History — Again

America’s 250th anniversary is about more than looking back — it’s about coming together to build what’s next. Your participation ensures that Gettysburg and Adams County remain places where history isn’t just remembered, but continued.