The I.N.H.A. Staff Blog

Category: Schedules

Happy Semiquincentennial

**America’s 250th Anniversary: The Semiquincentennial**

On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This nationwide commemoration, led by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and America250.org, invites Americans everywhere to reflect on our shared history, honor the contributions of past and present generations, and unite around the ideals of liberty and resilience that define our nation.

From local block parties and major events like the Great American State Fair on the National Mall to commemorative coins, volunteer service projects, and cultural celebrations across all 50 states, the year-long observance is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the enduring American story.

Learn more and get involved at [america250.org](https://america250.org/). 🇺🇸

Columbus Day 2025!

Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. Columbus went ashore at Guanahaní, an island in the Bahamas, on October 12, 1492.