America's Field Trip
Students in grades 3-12 can earn a chance to go behind-the-scenes at some of America’s most well-known historical landmarks! America’s Field Trip is a nationwide contest designed to engage elementary, middle, and high school students around America’s upcoming 250th anniversary in 2026. Students are invited to submit an essay, artwork, or poem answering the question “What does America mean to you?” First-place awardees will get to experience one of several unforgettable field trips to places like Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the National
Archives in Washington, D.C. and more. Second-place awardees and teachers can also earn cash awards.
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of America’s 250th anniversary! Submit your entry by March 30: https://america250.org/fieldtrip
Garden State Roots
'Garden State Roots' is the podcast that wants to put an end to New Jersey being the butt of the joke for evermore. After 250 years of revolutionary history, it's time to give props to NJ's contribution to the modern culture of America, if not the world. From music to film, sports to tech, food to politics, host Justin Williams and guests explore the unique historical moments and inspirational people that has made the 'Garden State' so fertile to change down the years.
Available at your favorite podcast platform.
Digital Art Contest
Monmouth County officials and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee have announced a digital art competition for professional and non-professional artists who are at least 14 years old, to showcase the talent and creativity of Monmouth County residents.
On July 4, 2026, the nation will celebrate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and this competition provides Monmouth County artists with a platform to create their digital art masterpiece while leaving a lasting legacy.
Each first-place winner in the professional and non-professional categories will receive $1,776. Additional prizes will be presented for second and third place. Registration is required to participate. For full details - including important dates, contest theme and prompt, eligibility, judging criteria and a complete prize breakdown - click here to access the registration form and information.
America Gives
America250 is donating $1,000,000 in 2026!
Log your volunteer hours for a chance to be one of 250 winners who will choose where the donations go.
Help us make 2026 a record setting year of volunteer service. Join people and organizations across the country in giving back — from service projects to donations — to honor America’s 250th.