Which nonprofit served as the administrative secretariat for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission?

The American Battlefield Trust served as the administrative secretariat for the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.

The Department of the Interior sought a nonprofit organization to support the commission and help coordinate nationwide observances. In 2017, the American Battlefield Trust was selected for that role after a request for proposals.

Its responsibilities included preparing reports for Congress, helping raise funds, and assisting with planning for the 250th-anniversary commemoration. The selection reflected the trust’s experience with historical preservation, fundraising, and large-scale commemorative programs.

The American Battlefield Trust is best known for preserving sites connected with the American Revolution and the Civil War. It was not the same organization as the Daughters of the American Revolution or the Smithsonian Institution, both of which have separate historical and educational missions.