Issue 22, September 2026

Custom America's 250th WA Poster Available

We are pleased to share this America's 250th custom-made poster for Washington state with our partners. It is available for free to download from our online store.

The poster is perfect for Washingtonians of all ages to color in and create a special piece of art for America's 250th.

The poster is 6 feet long and about 2.5 feet wide. It includes iconic and quirky elements from all over the state.

Collecting Information for our
America's 250th Final Report

As we enter the final quarter of our 250th anniversary year, it's time to start thinking about our final report to the state.

In November, we will send all of our community partners a simple evaluation form to complete about what they did this year and how effective their events and activities were.

We are also collecting samples of materials that were created this year, items such as street light banners, yard signs, flyers, buttons, flags, etc. Before you throw things away, please put aside some samples and send them to:

Lorraine Ralston

Washington State Historical Society

1911 Pacific Ave

Tacoma, WA 98402

Digital materials (photos, videos, etc.) can be emailed to info@america250WA.org.

REMINDERS

History Assist Grant

Due: October 2, 2026

Deadline for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal entities that have a primary purpose to steward, interpret, or preserve history to apply for the History Assist Grant
Apply Here

State 250 Committee Meeting

October 8, 2026

Quarterly meeting of the state semiquincentennial committee via Zoom. Open to the public.
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

America's StartUp Competition

Deadline: October 8, 2026

Deadline for applications for national college student competition designed to spotlight the next generation of American innovators and entrepreneurs

Apply Here

Youth for History Writing Contest

Deadline: October 31, 2026

Deadline for applications for statewide youth local history writing contest (grades 5-12)

Apply Here

AROUND WASHINGTON

Welcome to the Team!

Seymour History, our unofficial America's 250th ambassador,
welcomes the following cities to the America250 WA Team!

Carnation
(King County)

East Wenatchee
(Douglas County)

Pateros
(Okanogan County)

Clarkston
(Asotin County)

Orting
(Pierce County)

Pomeroy
(Garfield County)

Leavenworth
(Chelan County)

Republic
(Ferry County)

Clyde Hill
(King County)

KEY 2026 DATES

Day of Service: Sunday, June 14, 2026

Communities will organize local service projects such as helping digitize historical photographs at your history museum or participating in community cleanup events.

Independence Day: Saturday, July 4, 2026

Incorporate our official themes of America's 250th anniversary—We the People, Power of Place, and Sharing History—into your existing July 4th activities.

Washington Museum Day: Saturday, August 8, 2026

In collaboration with the Washington Museum Association, museums across the state will offer free or discounted admission and promote the “Out of Many, One” project.

Day of Civic Engagement: Thursday September 17, 2026

Communities are invited to plan activities to inspire civic participation such as hosting voter registration, meet-and-greets with civic leaders, or a civics-themed trivia night.

STATE COMMITTEE