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In 2023 Gov. Spencer J. Cox and the Utah Legislature created Utah’s America250 Commission with the charge to create opportunities for Utahns to celebrate during the upcoming years. The Utah Commission is committed to commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, not just as a pivotal moment in American history but, also through the unique and rich lens of Utah's heritage. 

Commission members represent a geographically diverse range of historians, philanthropists, and educators, as well as business and community leaders. Their charge is to work with public and private entities to inspire Utahns to imagine our role in the country’s next 250 years, while creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences to commemorate America’s birthday in 2026.

Commission agendas and meeting minutes

Members


Mindy Benson



Christine Durham



Ron Fox



Kathryn Asay



Barbara Jones Brown



Andrea Clarke



David Clark



Sanchaita Datta



Brandon Fugal



Alan Hall



Steve Handy



Jani Iwamoto



Luis Lopez



Douglas McGregor



Darren Parry



Kristy Pike



Byron Russell



Don Stirling



Brian L. Tarbet



Kim Wilson



Donna Law


America250 Utah Commission

In 2023 Gov. Spencer J. Cox and the Utah Legislature created Utah’s America250 Commission with the charge to create opportunities for Utahns to celebrate during the upcoming years. The Utah Commission is committed to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence, not just as a pivotal moment in American history but through the unique and rich lens of Utah's heritage. 

Commission members represent a geographically diverse range of historians, philanthropists, educators, as well as business and community leaders. Their charge is to work with public and private entities to inspire Utahns to imagine our role in the country’s next 250 years, while creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences to commemorate America’s birthday in 2026.

Commission agendas and meeting minutes




Members

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Mindy Benson



Christine Durham



Ron Fox



Kathryn Asay



Barbara Jones Brown



Andrea Clarke



David Clark



Sanchaita Datta



Brandon Fugal



Alan Hall



Steve Handy



Jani Iwamoto



Luis Lopez



Douglas McGregor



Darren Parry



Kristy Pike



Byron Russell



Don Stirling



Brian L. Tarbet



Kim Wilson



Donna Law


Project Team

America250 Utah is a program led by the Utah Department of Cultural & Community Engagement with active involvement from the America250 Utah Commission and support from the Governor’s office and the Utah Legislature.

Nicole Handy | executive director, America250 Utah

Renee Leta | director of communications, America250 Utah

Liz Kinne | director of development, Utah Cultural & Community Engagement Foundation

Kat Potter | deputy director, Department of Cultural & Community Engagement

Heidi Tak | director of operations, Department of Cultural & Community Engagement

David Wicai | director of strategic initiatives, Department of Cultural & Community Engagement

Jennifer Ortiz | director, Utah Historical Society

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U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to plan and orchestrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence of the United States. 

America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.

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Educate, Unite, and Engage

How Utah will come together to reflect on our nation’s past, build community, and look toward the future.

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