America at 250

Celebrating the Declaration's 250th

On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence.

The Civic Thought and Leadership Initiative (CTLI) at the Center for Constitutional Studies at UVU (CCS) is partnering with America250–Utah to honor this anniversary and the ideals proclaimed by the Declaration.

During this celebration in 2026, we will focus on strengthening love for our country and our ideals, building community, and reflecting on our past to help shape a better future through these activities:

Master Classes: The Declaration

As part of a five-part series, each 15-minute episode is a master class on specific ideas or pieces of history that animate the Declaration of Independence and shows why this document is still vital today.
Watch the trailer.
Learn more about the series.

UT Together: Reading 1776

Join UT Together: Reading 1776 to mark the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding. Learn about the American fight for freedom in David McCullough's 1776, which highlights the values that powered the struggle for independence.
Find out more about UT Together: Reading 1776.

Family & Teacher Resources

Learn how the Declaration was created, shared at the time, and celebrated throughout our nation's history.
Familes and teachers can find examples of primary-source (original) documents reflecting its heritage and influence, as well as what key figures have said and do say about the Declaration then and now.