What national participation goal did America250 call “350 for 250”?

America250’s “350 for 250” goal was to engage 350 million Americans in the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The phrase links the country’s projected population with the anniversary number. America250 used it as an outreach ambition, encouraging participation in commemorative programs, service, storytelling, education, and local events rather than limiting the anniversary to official ceremonies.

The goal is not a count of states, historical documents, or national parks. It is a participation slogan connected to the initiative’s effort to make the Semiquincentennial a broadly shared national observance.

America250 operates through a national commission, state and territory commissions, nonprofit partners, and public programs. Examples include volunteer initiatives and the Our American Story project, which collects personal accounts connected to the country’s history and identity.