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.
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.
Music in the Revolution
John Notgrass discusses the role of music during the American Revolution and shares several songs from the period.
Attend a live webinar on May 12.
July 4: One Soldier's Story
Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. Wesley preached a sermon in 1977 reflecting on his experience and on America's 200th birthday. In this webinar, John Notgrass talks about his grandfather and shares that sermon.
Attend a live webinar on June 10.
AMERICA
Use your creativity to show what America means to you.
★ Entries ★
Ella Bowman from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as Clara Barton. She says: "Jesus made us all in His image, and I love that because of the Civil War, everyone was given freedom and equality. Clara Barton was very interesting to me because she courageously served as a nurse during the Civil War, helping so many soldiers, and then went on to create what we know today as The American Red Cross."
Brynn Bowman from Chesterfield, Virginia, is dressed as a soldier from the Mexican-American War. She says: "I am in a homeschool writing class called Wiggly Pencil, and my teacher had us research and write about a famous American battle. My love for tacos and cowboys is why I chose this war."
Kylie Middleton from Florence, Texas, drew this picture of Betsy Ross sewing an American flag.
You can participate, too!
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.