On what date were the America250 commission’s original members sworn in at Independence Hall?

The America250 commission’s original members were sworn in at Independence Hall on November 16, 2018.

The ceremony took place in Philadelphia, a location chosen for its connection to the adoption of both the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution. The members then held their first organizing meeting and began the long planning process for the 250th national birthday celebration.

The original body consisted of 33 members: private citizens, members of Congress, and federal officials. Later legal changes increased the commission’s overall membership and adjusted the number of federal officials serving in nonvoting ex officio roles.

The date is different from the commission’s creation date. Congress established the commission in 2016, but its full original membership was not sworn in until 2018. The anniversary itself occurred in 2026.