NC America 250 effort aims for lasting historical legacy
North Carolina continues to mark America’s 250th anniversary this year with many events and celebrations still to come, along with many items commemorating the occasion.
As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, North Carolina is taking steps to ensure the milestone is commemorated with purpose, education, and pride.
This Friday, just two lights glowing in the night on North Carolina porches and monuments statewide will connect past and present—and show that the spirit of 1776 is still alive in 2025.
North Carolina’s General Assembly Semiquincentennial Committee will collaborate with the state’s Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution chapters to launch a new nonprofit—the Celebrating America Foundation —to lead fundraising and programming efforts for the state’s role in the United States’ 250th anniversary celebration.