Welcome to the America 250 NC commemoration! As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, we are excited to invite partners to join us in commemorating this historic milestone.

As a partner of the America 250 NC commemoration, you will have the opportunity to showcase your organization's commitment to our state's diverse history and cultural heritage. Your support will help us to create a wide range of programming and events that will engage and inspire audiences of all ages.

Some of the benefits of becoming a county committee partner include:

  • Exclusive access to America 250 NC events and programming
  • Recognition as a supporter of the commemoration on our website and in promotional materials
  • Opportunities to create custom content and programming that aligns with your organization's mission and goals
  • Networking opportunities with other partners, sponsors, and government officials
  • Access to America 250 NC's extensive network of historical and cultural organization

Become A Partner 

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) is excited to announce the availability of a new grant program for communities to fund activities related to the upcoming America 250 commemoration.

Grant Opportunities

Community Planning Resources

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America 250 NC Field Guide

2024 update now available! Use this planning guide to learn more about our themes, our inspiration, and how you can engage with America 250 NC.

Additional Resources

American Association for State and Local History 

America 250 on the National Level

2024 Juneteenth Toolkit | NC AAHC

American Indian Heritage Month Toolkit | NC American Indian Heritage Commission

Explore and download our available print-on-demand exhibits.

Explore Exhibits

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We are not accepting Airstream requests at this time.

Interested in submitting a blog about an upcoming event or historic story to be featured on our website and social media? Please review the submission guidelines below and send a draft for review to Lori Townsend at lori.townsend@dncr.nc.gov.

America 250 NC Blog Submission Guidelines:

  1. Length: Submissions are ideally between 500 and 1,000 words with a maximum length of 1,500 words.
  2. Format: All submissions must be clearly readable and in a non-pdf format. Submissions via Microsoft Word documents or in the body of an email are preferred.
  3. Copyright: Submissions are accepted for publication on the condition that they do not infringe the copyright or any other rights of any third parties. If the submission is found to be violative of any of the rights of the other party, the author(s) shall be solely responsible for such violation.
  4. Relevance: Submissions pertain to a historical event related to an America 250 NC theme or to an upcoming event or commemoration.
  5. Timeframe: Submissions are sent in at least three weeks prior to a desired posting date
  6. Citation: If submissions contain a significant amount of historical content, then citations should be included for that content. Citations should be included as footnotes or in a works cited page. All images should be cited.
  7. Review: All submissions will be reviewed by the America 250 NC team for historical accuracy, style, and coherence to America 250 NC themes. Edits may be given to blog authors based on these parameters. 

 

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America 250 NC Style Guide

This style guide is a resource for all writing pertaining to the America 250 NC commemoration.

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