{"id":57,"date":"2025-04-09T14:40:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:40:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/americassemiquincentennialcommittee\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-01-07T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T14:35:17","slug":"national-america-250th-celebration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/americassemiquincentennialcommittee\/national-america-250th-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"National America 250th Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This page will provide a direct link to America&#8217;s National Celebration of the 250th, offering a wealth of information on events, competitions, and creative ideas to get involved. Whether you&#8217;re looking for nationwide activities, opportunities to showcase your own event, or ways to participate in exciting competitions, you&#8217;ll find everything you need to join in on this monumental celebration. We will keep you updated on the latest news and provide resources for those interested in contributing to the commemoration of this historic milestone. From large-scale events to fun, interactive challenges, this page will be your go-to source for all things related to America\u2019s Semiquincentennial celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/\">America250<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/fieldtrip\/faqs\">https:\/\/america250.org\/fieldtrip\/faqs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/manage.america250.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Americas-Field-Trip-2025-2026-Contest-Flyer.pdf\">https:\/\/manage.america250.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Americas-Field-Trip-2025-2026-Contest-Flyer.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ncssar.org\/youth-programs\/sar-oratory-contest\/\">SAR Oratory Contest Rules and Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">SAR <em>Oratory Contest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;<strong>Develop a Lifetime Success Skill of Public Speaking<\/strong>&#8220;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>&#8220;This competition is open to all High School students in grades 9-12. All students are invited to apply, with application materials being detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/ncssar.org\/youth-programs\/sar-oratory-contest\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a Memorized Oratory performance of 5-6 minutes, relating  of any topic to the US Revolutionary War, in order to earn college scholarship funding. Over 7 years, NC Orators have won over $34,000 in scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reward amounts vary on level, with winners receiving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-$250 locally -$750 state-wide -$8,000 nationally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Your ability to communicate with others with account for 85% of your success in business and life.&#8221; -Brian Tracy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2026 Contest Timetable:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-Jan 15<\/strong>: Registration Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211;<strong>March 21: <\/strong>Local Competition Deadline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-March 28: <\/strong>NC SAR State competition, Greensboro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>-July 12:<\/strong> National Finals, Greensboro <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/americassemiquincentennialcommittee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/01\/SAR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386 size-full\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/sites.ncleg.gov\/americassemiquincentennialcommittee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/05\/a250-collage-field-trips-with-logo-1000x669-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-196 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><em>The Contest<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&#8220;What does America mean to you?&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Today\u2019s young people are the leaders, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the next 250 years \u2014 and it\u2019s important their voices are heard as we commemorate this historic milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>America\u2019s Field Trip is a nationwide contest that invites students across the country in grades 3\u201312 to be part of our nation\u2019s 250th anniversary by sharing their perspectives on what America means to them \u2014 with the chance to earn an unforgettable field trip experience at some of the nation\u2019s most iconic historic and cultural landmarks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students are asked to submit writing or original artwork in response to the contest\u2019s prompt:&nbsp;<strong>\u201cWhat does America mean to you?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honor of America\u2019s 250th anniversary, America\u2019s Field Trip is expanding with more exciting field trips, and more opportunities for students to win. A total of&nbsp;<strong>250 students<\/strong>&nbsp;will be awarded a special behind-the-scenes field trip experience this summer or a cash prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/fieldtrip\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit Entry Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><strong>NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.<\/strong>&nbsp;Contest ends 5:00 pm PT\/8:00 p.m. ET on 3\/30\/26. Open to U.S. students (3rd \u2013 12th grade); student\u2019s parent\/legal guardian or teacher with parental permission must submit Entry on student\u2019s behalf (unless student is age of majority). Submission includes grant of license rights to Entry\u2019s Content. First Prize awardees must travel with parent\/legal guardian on designated dates. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/america250.org\/fieldtrip\/rules\/\">Official Rules<\/a>&nbsp;for full details including how to enter, eligibility requirements, prize description\/restrictions and judging procedure. 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