Kentucky's America 250
Kentucky's America 250
Discover Kentucky’s Role in America’s Story — 250 Years and Counting
As the United States prepares to observe 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Kentucky invites you to be part of the commemoration.
Known as America’s first western frontier, Kentucky has long been a crossroads of ideas, innovation, and identity. From early pioneers and presidents to groundbreaking reformers, artists, and athletes, the Commonwealth has played a defining role in shaping our nation’s past and future.
Throughout the America 250 celebration, Kentucky will shine a spotlight on the people, places, and pivotal moments that connect our state to the nation’s broader journey.
We welcome you to visit, experience, and reflect—whether through historic sites, cultural trails, or community events—on how Kentucky’s story is deeply woven into the fabric of America.
Come explore America 250 in the Bluegrass State—and see where the past meets possibility in our New Kentucky Home.
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