Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary!

America’s Fieldtrip

Entries Due April 16, 2025

The initial activity is for students - America’s Field Trip is a contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of America’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them. Participants have the opportunity to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation’s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.

Two Lights for Tomorrow

April 18-19, 2025

Enjoy a video of a reading of this historic poem reenacted in Spokane Valley by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution (SAR, DAR). Learn more about Two Lights for Tomorrow.

America 250 Proclamation

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Mayor Pam Haley, on behalf of the Spokane Valley City Councilmembers proclaimed this next year as a celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary and encouraged all citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the Declaration of Independence including the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Constitution Week

Constitution Week Proclamation - Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025

Mayor Haley on behalf of the City Council proclaimed the week of September 17 through 23, 2025, as Constitution Week and encouraged all citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.

Constitution Day - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

The Sons (SAR) and Daughters (DAR) of the American Revolution will be part of a naturalization ceremony for new citizens at 9:30 a.m. on the football field at Central Valley High School.

Patriotic Bus Tour

Friday, September 26, 2025

Continuing the ongoing partnership with the City of Spokane Valley for the America 250 Celebration, on September 26, the Jonas Babcock, May Hutton, and Spokane Garry Chapters Daughters of the American Revolution and Spokane Chapter #1 Sons of the American Revolution hosted a Revolutionary War Bus Trip for 115 Opportunity Elementary 5th-grade students and staff. They were treated to a presentation at the Patriots Plaza, at South Pines Cemetery, by the State President of the Children of the American Revolution, of a number of young people from ages 10 to 17 who gave service during the War and the story behind the crack in Plymouth Rock. They were met by members in colonial dress and given postcards with photos of all signers of the Constitution and QR codes for the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence as they boarded the bus for the next stop, the SAR Flag Museum. At the museum, they learned about the history of the American flag and were able to see and have explained to them many artifacts of the time. When they boarded the bus for the trip back to the school, they were gifted with a small American Flag. According to reports, even the teachers admitted they learned something new! The DAR and SAR are planning many activities to include the community in learning opportunities during the semiquincentennial.

Overview of America 250 Planning Presentation

Nov. 4, 2025

Washington America 250 Coordinator, Lorraine Ralston, will present an overview of the America 250 planning in Washington State. She will discuss four key dates of celebrations next year and specific initiatives related to history rolling out around the state. Those interested in learning more and coordinating opportunities to celebrate America’s 250^th, are invited to the presentation on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. at the Spokane Valley Library.