2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence!
Join homeschooling families across the country as we commemorate the founding of the United States.
★ EVENTS ★
Attend online and in-person events throughout the year.
Music in the Revolution
John Notgrass discusses the role of music during the American Revolution and shares several songs from the period.
Attend a live webinar on May 12.
July 4: One Soldier's Story
Wesley Notgrass (1915-2007) joined the United States Army and served in Europe during World War II. Wesley preached a sermon in 1977 reflecting on his experience and on America's 200th birthday. In this webinar, John Notgrass talks about his grandfather and shares that sermon.
Attend a live webinar on June 10.
Declaration of Independence Party
Join the Notgrass History team in celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States!
Attend a live webinar on July 1.
AMERICA
Use your creativity to show what America means to you.
★ Entries ★
Azrael Reed from Virginia was excited to join a group that does reenacting of the American Revolutionary period. His mom says, "It's one thing to read about history; it's another thing to be fully immersed in it: to fall into formation with the army, to smell the gun powder, to eat camp food and warm up by the fire at night. It's been such a great experience to speak with the public and educate them on African American life as well as what children did during that time period."
Daniel Barley from Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, says of his "American Eagle": "I wanted to draw this because it's cool and I like it. It helps to celebrate America's birthday."
Aesha Patel from Georgia drew this picture to illustrate equality, freedom, diversity, and inclusion.
You can participate, too!
Draw a picture.
Write a poem.
Compose a song.
Make a costume.
Tell a story.
Create a video.
We are accepting entries now from all K-12 students. Selected entries will be featured on this website for others to appreciate. Each month in 2026, we will choose one entry to receive a cash prize.
★ resources ★
Find field trip destinations and other resources related to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.