Interest in the country’s history is growing as we commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial, also referred to as America250, culminating on 4 July 2026. For many, this also sparks a new or renewed curiosity about family history. NGS encourages our organization members to participate in this once-in-a-generation moment.
Family history tells the country’s story, and organizations have an opportunity to invite everyone to explore their past and their connection to the nation’s history. NGS is excited to support your efforts to open the doors, virtually or in person, and share all that you offer.
A toolkit is available to help you start planning or expand options. It points to practical, easy ways to increase outreach, engage a wide range of people, and work with partners to grow the genealogy and family history community. Download the PDF with:
An America250 Toolkit for Genealogy and Family History Organizations
Learn more about organizations and ideas in the toolkit – watch the OrgConnects! event recording on Outreach and Partnerships for America at 250 and Beyond.
Help make history more personal and meaningful and family history more accessible to everyone. And do so knowing that the relationships and engagement you cultivate now can last after the 250th celebrations end and create an exciting future.
Together, we can provide a rich and inclusive understanding of the nation’s history and its relevance today that will generate a passion for genealogy for generations to come.
Download Free Graphics
NGS created three images that your organization can use as you let people know their family history is part of the story of our country. Download the .jpg files and share on social media, in emails or newsletters, on your website, etc. and help people make connections as they commemorate America at 250.
Click on the name linked underneath one of the three images below to open up the full-size file. After you have opened the full-size image, you can download it to your mobile device or right-click on the graphic to save it to your computer. Your organization can add your logo if it fits into an open space, or resize if needed, but please do not make other changes to these image files.
