America 250

July 4, 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. In 1776, our Founding Fathers drafted the Declaration of Independence, a document that launched one of the most ambitious social experiments in modern history. With its bold assertion that all people are created equal and endowed with unalienable rights, the Declaration laid the foundation for a nation built on ideals of liberty, self-government, and civic responsibility.

As we approach this historic milestone, America 250 offers an opportunity not only to celebrate, but to reflect. The story of the United States is not a finished one. It is a story shaped over time by ordinary citizens in towns and communities like our own, through acts of courage, service, debate, and participation in civic life. From local leaders and veterans to educators, families, and students, each generation has contributed to the ongoing work of democracy.

This anniversary invites our community to pause and consider how the founding ideals of independence and democracy continue to shape our lives today. It challenges us to ask meaningful questions: How have we lived up to these ideals? Where have we fallen short? And how can we continue to strengthen them for future generations? America 250 is not just a commemoration of the past, but a call to engage with the present and invest in the future of our nation, together.

As a school, the Middle School History Department will propose a school-wide America 250 project. This initiative will bring together the stories that make Trinity an integral part of the larger history of our city, state, and nation. Be on the lookout as we look with hope toward the future and consider our place in the next 250 years.