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Kansas is ready to celebrate! Join the Sunflower State as we host various events, festivals, and celebrations around the state, even before the official United States Semiquincentennial in 2026. Stay tuned, as this list of events will only grow as the days get closer to 2026.
Submissions will be accepted until Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET. America’s Field Trip is a contest that invites students across the country in grades 3–12 to be part of America’s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them, with the…
Join the year-long celebration of America's 250th birthday in 2026 with the Kansas Outdoor Recreation Challenge. The Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks invites you to take part in a year-long adventure across our state’s public lands. Whether you're a seasoned hiker, curious…
Find a statewide lineup of events throughout Kansas for America's 250th birthday. Look for traveling exhibits, special celebrations at museums, nature challenges, and even scavenger hunts to search for some of the state's symbols!
Unveiling August 30, 2025. Continuing through Spring/Summer of 2026. The Trespassers Beware! The monument will travel to multiple communities, beginning in the Kansas City metro with the following project partners. More locations and partners will be added after the launch tour.
Plan to arrive at Flight Crew Coffee (423 Poyntz Ave.) around 5:30 pm for drinks and seating. The program will begin at 6pm. Seating is limited and it fills up fast! As always, the chats are free and open to the public.
May 24th, 2025. Burrton, KS. In recognition of Timothy Matlack: Scribe of the Declaration of Independence
The Library of Congress and the Kansas State Department of Education are working together to bring the Library’s foundational professional learning program.