What is America250MI?
America250MI, Michigan's Committee for the United States Semiquincentennial, was established by Governor Whitmer in 2020 to encourage, advance, and foster the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution's role in Michigan's history, and the impact these, and other historic events had on the people of Michigan’s past, present, and future.
In preparing for this commemoration, the America250MI Committee seeks to generate a spirit of collaboration across the state through municipalities, Indigenous American tribes, cultural and civic organizations, libraries, educational institutions, and community groups. It is our hope that those networks will embrace the entirety of the nation's story, recognizing the importance of good, bad, and ambivalent histories, while setting the stage to foster narratives that highlight uncovered voices and support carefully considered programs, events, and exhibits.
For more information on the America250 national commemoration, please read our Program Guide or visit AASLH.org/250
America250MI's Strategic Goals
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Awareness - Discover and commemorate Michigan's Revolutionary Era
(Late 1700s), and its significant people, places, and events. -
Promotion - Support and promote local 250th anniversary commemorative events, arts, preservation, heritage tourism, and educational programming by telling Michigan's stories from many points of view.
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Support Grants - Our grants will support historical organizations that undertake initiatives to interpret, preserve, and explore Michigan's rich and diverse history, foster collaboration, and enhance accessibility to its impact on all communities.​