2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!
Join homeschooling families across the country as we commemorate the founding of the United States.
★ EVENTS ★
Attend online and in-person events throughout the year.
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) lived through the 100th and the 150th anniversaries of the Declaration of Independence. Learn about how her life connects with the bigger story of American history.
Attend a live webinar on February 4.
Daily Life in the Colonies
Charlene Notgrass explores what daily life was like in the American colonies in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
Attend a live webinar on March 5.
Timothy Demonbreun and the War on the Frontier
Charlene Notgrass talks about her ancestor Timothy Demonbreun (1731-1826), a French-Canadian who served in the American Revolution, and the importance of French support to the Patriot cause.
Attend a live webinar on April 9.
AMERICA
Use your creativity to show what America means to you.
★ Contest ★
Draw a picture.
Write a poem.
Compose a song.
Make a costume.
Tell a story.
Create a video.
We are accepting entries now from all K-12 students. Selected entries will be featured on this website for others to appreciate. Each month starting in 2026, we will choose one entry to receive a cash prize.
★ resources ★
Find field trip destinations and other resources related to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.