Get involved
All Coloradans are encouraged to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It will take us all working together to coordinate commemorative events, plan community activities, create new scholarship and new educational opportunities, identify new sites for historic preservation, and show our fellow Americans what makes the Sesquisemiquincentennial uniquely Colorado.
We encourage you to undertake diverse, imaginative efforts to remember our shared past and imagine a unified future--your stories give us altitude, and we are excited to amplify them.
Connect locally
Every region of Colorado holds extraordinary history, incredible natural beauty, and, of course, vibrant local communities. Here, you can learn more about Colorado’s regions, events, and how you can get involved in local commemorative efforts.
250-150 Resources
Below are resources for individuals, communities, and organizations looking to get involved with the 2026 commemoration. Here you will find details on the Sesqusemiquincentennial, the America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission, and information on how to get involved locally. We invite you to share these resources with your local government, museums, libraries, and community groups.
Community Grant Opportunities
We are excited to share national commemorative grant opportunities with you. This list is frequently updated to highlight available funding for commemorative projects.
for Organizations and Local Governments
Share these sample proclamations with your local city government and community organizations. The America 250 - Colorado 150 Commission has provided these proclamations to encourage Coloradans to declare their intent to participate with the 2026 commemorations.
If your city or organization adopts a commemorative proclamation, please inform America 250 - Colorado 150 staff at katie.roach@state.co.us. We will follow up with you to identify how the Commission can support your community’s efforts.
