On July 4, 2026, Utahns will join the rest of the nation to commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This year communities are gathering to reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look toward the future.
America’s anniversary is an invitation for everyone to find ways to celebrate what brings us together and join in the planning. America250 Utah endeavors to spark unity, engagement, and education across Utah.
What's Ahead
Fourth of July at 250: Celebrate Across Utah
What will Utahns bring to America’s Potluck?
From the ancient recipes of Utah’s Native peoples, to pioneer dishes carried across the plains, to the vibrant traditions brought here from every corner of the world — the tables of Utah represent the richness of our American stories and experiences.
The Pen Is Mightier: Writing a Revolution
How did our nation’s founders use sound, light, music, and ink to send signals that sparked a movement? The exhibition, located on the fourth floor of the Utah State Capitol, examines powerful tools of communication that sparked revolution and sustained the fight for independence in 1776.
America's Semiquincentennial
Preamble to the Declaration of Independence
Continental Congress, Philadelphia; July 4, 1776
…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…
