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Resources and Initiatives

Resources & Initiatives

Discover the tools and activities bringing Freedom 250 to life — from classroom resources and partner materials to initiatives across the federal government.

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Toolkits

Download toolkits designed to help teachers, community leaders, and partners bring the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary to life in their classrooms and communities.

Freedom 250 Toolkit

Freedom 250 Toolkit

Your all-in-one guide to celebrating America's 250th anniversary in your community.

  • Overview of Freedom 250 programs and milestones
  • Key dates, events & national celebration highlights
  • Ways to get involved as individuals, families & organizations
  • Branding assets and promotional materials
  • Partner engagement opportunities and resources
Download the Freedom 250 Toolkit
Freedom 250 Teacher Toolkit

Freedom 250 Teacher Toolkit

Low-cost, high-impact ways to celebrate the Nation’s 250th birthday in K-12 schools.

  • Classroom activities for elementary, middle, and high school
  • Daily “Freedom Minute” ideas
  • Recitations, essays, performances & field day concepts
  • Living history projects, art competitions & hero-themed lessons
  • Veterans Week activities and 1776-flag integrations
Download the Teacher Toolkit
Freedom 250 Great American Fair Toolkit

Freedom 250 Great American Fair Toolkit

Ideas to help state fairs become patriotic epicenters during the 2025–2026 fair seasons.

  • Grand entrances, patriotic decor & flag displays
  • Concerts, fireworks, drone shows & red-white-blue programming
  • Food, games & livestock integrations
  • Branding guidance and activation ideas
  • Opportunity to be recognized as the “Most Patriotic State Fair” at Freedom 250
Download the Fair Toolkit
Freedom 250 Great American Rodeo Toolkit

Freedom 250 Great American Rodeo Toolkit

Patriotic integration ideas for rodeos nationwide – no new programming required.

  • Opening ceremony enhancements & flag presentations
  • Freedom 250 branding, signage & social media participation
  • Concert tie-ins, themed food, kids’ zone concepts & veteran salutes
  • Freedom 250 ride designation, arena décor & merchandise tent options
  • Simple, scalable ideas for every rodeo size
Download the Rodeo Toolkit
Freedom 250 City and State Toolkit

Freedom 250 City and State Toolkit

Ideas, frameworks, and resources to help cities and states celebrate the Nation’s 250th.

  • Turnkey branding and visibility tools
  • Civics and education programs
  • Ready-to-host parks, recreation, and community celebrations
  • Arts, culture, and storytelling initiatives
  • Access to national signature experiences
Download the State Toolkit
One Small Step

One Small Step

Monthly toolkits from Americans for Prosperity.

  • Simple acts to honor the Nation’s history and inspire its future
  • Guides, activities, and shareable content each month
  • Easy ways for anyone to participate
  • Millions of “small steps” creating a powerful, unified celebration
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A Government-Wide Celebration

From departments to agencies, federal institutions are joining together to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Explore the initiatives taking place across government.

Be a Patriot.Celebrate. Participate.

With a year of epic celebrations, stories, and initiatives, there are infinite ways to get involved.

Find a Celebration