The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, known as America250, is scheduled to end its work on December 31, 2027.
The commission was created to plan and coordinate observances surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Although the main anniversary date was July 4, 2026, the commission’s legal lifespan extends beyond the celebration itself.
That distinction matters because America250 involved long-term planning, fundraising, reporting, educational programs, and coordination with partners. Its work did not automatically end on Independence Day, the date of the central commemoration.
The commission is also different from individual state or local America250 organizations, which may have their own schedules. Its federal termination date comes from the governing law. The date is therefore later than both the anniversary year and the planned opening date of the national time capsule, which is scheduled for 2276.