The Wisconsin America250 Commission

Wisconsin has a great opportunity to explore the state’s story and connect Wisconsinites with America’s founding principles. The semiquincentennial (250^th) Anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and other important events in our nation’s founding present incredible opportunities for institutions and organizations around the country to engage and educate their communities.

Wisconsin America250 (also known as A250WI) is a state-level commission was established by the 2021 Wisconsin Act 95. The purpose of the commission is to plan, coordinate, and implement a program to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and to specifically highlight the role of Wisconsin in that event and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present and future. A250WI is the state-level partner of the National Commission, America250.

America250 (A250) seeks to deepen understanding of our history, democratic process, and each other through education, increase engagement in our communities and governing affairs, and foster unity that includes the ‘many’ Americans in our ‘one’ nation.” A250 also helps place states and territories in a strong position to elevate their identity, drive economic activity, and increase community engagement during the Semiquincentennial. These are the goals of the American250 Wisconsin Commission, which is a state-level partner for the national commission. The 250^th also provides an unparalleled opportunity to remind all Wisconsinites what this state and nation have done over our histories, and what we collectively stand for.