Which organization was established in 2016 to organize America’s 250th anniversary?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established in 2016 to organize America's 250th anniversary.

Congress created the commission as a nonpartisan organization responsible for planning and coordinating the national commemoration. Its work connects federal agencies, states, local communities, museums, historic sites, and civic groups preparing programs for 2026.

The commission's role is broader than arranging a single ceremony. A national anniversary requires educational projects, public events, preservation efforts, cultural programs, and coordination across many jurisdictions. The America250 name is used for the broader public campaign associated with this effort.

The commission should not be confused with the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, which coordinated the 1976 celebrations. The two bodies were created for different anniversaries, although both address major milestones in the history of American independence.