Resources for Museums
Out of Many, One
Out of Many, One is an initiative inviting museums to partner with their communities to identify and exhibit an object, image, or artwork from their collections that reflects the American experience. Items selected by participating organizations will be represented on our interactive online map and be displayed in their community in summer of 2026.
Moments That Made US
Moments That Made US is a FREE, customizable, print-on-demand panel exhibition exploring the ideals at the heart of the Declaration of Independence through moments in our national and regional history that have defined their meaning. The exhibit is modular so organizations large and small can select, adapt, and augment the exhibit panels to suit their own space and content needs.
Museum Day
In partnership with the Washington Museum Association, we are encouraging museums across the state to offer free or discounted admission and promote their participation in our Out of Many, One statewide exhibition project.
Marketing Toolkit
Organizations that sign up as partners and sign the logo use agreement can use our official Washington State America’s 250th logo, and our marketing toolkit filled with templates. (NOTE: You must sign the logo use agreement before you can access the marketing materials resources.)
Just interested in the basics? Anyone can access and share our overview brochure.
key resources
Civic Season 2026
Letter from George Washington
George Washington Speaks
Vern Frykholm of Sequim, better known as George Washington, has been portraying our first president since 2011. His nonprofit organization, George Washington Speaks, is offering a variety of resources this year to support America's 250th including weekly audio recordings of events during the American Revolution, free audio messages from "George" to your organization, podcasts and personal appearances.
250th Anniversary Program Handbook
A resource from the American Assocation for State and Local History (AASLH) featuring more than 30 low-cost program ideas specifically geared towards smaller organizations to provide them with practical program suggestions they can use in their planning for the Semiquincentennial.
Making History at 250
The Field Guide for the Semiquincentennial—a resource from the American Assocation for State and Local History (AASLH)—is designed to encourage 250th anniversary programming that addresses the full sweep of our nation’s history and its relevance to present concerns.
Mini Lesson Plans
The Museum of the American Revolution offers a growing list of free, downloadable lesson plans that explore topics including the role of museums, types of revolutions, and the people, causes, events, and repercussions of the American Revolution.
America at 250
The National Constitution Center has a variety of free resources and toolkits available to foster a national conversation around the core principles in our founding documents and to explore their relevance to the country today.
Webinar Archive
2026
- January 20, 2026 | Using the America250 Marketing Toolkit
- March 31, 2026 | Moments that Made US User Guide (Coming Soon)
2025
- March 4, 2025 | For Museums: Participating in America250
- March 11, 2025 | For Museums: Connecting with Your Community for America250
- March 18, 2025 | For Museums: Knowing Your Community/Planning for America250
- March 25, 2025 | For Museums: Learning from your Community
- August 26, 2025 | America's 250th: Opportunities for Reflection
- August 5, 2025 | Civic Education and America250
- September 18, 2025 | Engaging Young People with America250
- September 30, 2025 | Creating a Museum of Service for America250
- November 13, 2025 | Moments that Made US Overview
