Our Unique States of America

As we near our 250th birthday, I wish each and every American an incredible, safe and Happy New Year. Each of our states are unique—from the people, places, history, facts and products produced. God Bless You and America for the next 250.

250 years of American ingenuity and the future is in great hands 🇺🇸💡 We’re proud to announce the 10 winning teams of America’s Startup, part of the America Innovates initiative. These teams were selected from a highly competitive pool of student founders across the country. Thank you to our Investor Council @stevewoz, @joemontana, and @thefriley, and to @draper_u for hosting. Learn more: america250.org/news/america25…

May the 4th be with you. The Force of Freedom lives on.🇺🇸

She's a beauty! 🇺🇸✈️ @AmericanAir just unveiled a special America250 commemorative aircraft at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), marking 100 years of American Airlines and 250 years of America. Our EVP Jen Condon was there alongside CEO Robert Isom for the big reveal.

The First State is next on the Our American Story tour. 🇺🇸🚐 Dover, Delaware, find us at the Dover Days Festival on May 2 from 10am-2pm and share your story for America's 250th.

We're proud to welcome @ChickfilA as an official partner of America250! Their Owner-Operators and Team Members will join the largest coordinated volunteer effort in U.S. history through America Gives, counting down to July 4, 2026. 250 years of service. This is the American spirit. 🇺🇸

Vermont, you're next. 🇺🇸 Our American Story is coming to the Bennington Community Farmers Market on April 29 from 11am-1:30pm. Come say hello and share your story. 👋

The Our American Story tour keeps moving. Next stop, Providence, Rhode Island. Find us at the Van Leesten Pedestrian Bridge on April 27 from 12-4pm. Come share your story. 🇺🇸

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The Freedom 250 F-5s soared with @NASA at Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo this past week. 🇺🇸🦅🚀

Today, a Freedom 250 flag soared into Earth’s orbit aboard a @SpaceX Falcon 9. 🇺🇸 This morning at 2:53 AM, the @USSpaceForce launched the final satellite of the GPS III constellation from Cape Canaveral. 🚀✨

Fairbanks, Alaska - we’re coming your way! Our American Story will be in the Golden Heart City from April 23-24 to hear from you. 🗓️April 23 - Pikes Waterfront Lodge 📍1850 Hoselton Rd, Fairbanks, Alaska 🕰️11:00am - 2:00pm +++ 🗓️April 24 - Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center 📍101 Dunkel St, Fairbanks, Alaska 🕰️10:00am - 1:00pm We’ll see you there!

Lanterns in the windows. Hooves in the dark. April 18, 1775 — Paul Revere rides to warn: the British are coming. Hours later, the first shots of the American Revolution. 251 years later, that spirit still rides 🇺🇸

One month until #GoodNeighborDayAmerica! On May 16, join @CityServeNet and Love Has No Limits, in partnership with America250, in making an impact in communities across the country. Do good, feel good and make kindness go viral. Join the movement at goodneighbordayamerica.com

Today in American History: 1790 RIP Ben Franklin! The First American, Benjamin Franklin, was one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers, statesman, printer, scientist, inventor, and diplomat, died in Philadelphia at age 84. Franklin played key roles in the Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Paris, and the Constitutional Convention.

From Arizona, a collection of stories from people sharing their experiences, journeys, and what has shaped them. Thank you Sedona and Chinle. #OurAmericanStory 🇺🇸

One nation. One moment. One month away. 🇺🇸 Join Americans from every state as we give thanks for 250 years and rededicate this country as One Nation under God. 📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026, 8AM ET 📍 The National Mall, Washington, D.C. 🎟️ RSVP now!

The man. The myth. The midnight ride. Paul Revere. 🇺🇸

695,081 miles. 10 days. One for the history books. The America250 logo flew to the Moon and back aboard @NASA's Artemis II and we were there at Kennedy Space Center to watch it all begin. 🚀🇺🇸

A day of family, tradition, and celebration at the @WhiteHouse Easter Egg Roll. 🇺🇸🥚🐰 America250 was proud to be part of this iconic tradition as we continue the countdown to our nation’s 250th anniversary. #America250

The America250 exhibit is now open! Visit the White House Visitor Center to explore the signature moments and tentpole moments leading up to our nation’s 250th anniversary, shop America250 merchandise, and learn more about the activities building toward this historic milestone! 🇺🇸