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Oregon's America 250 Commission
Jul 2, 2026
This Fourth of July, we mark 250 years of American independence with celebration and reflection.
Oregon’s America 250 Commission is helping guide our state’s observance by bringing more voices, histories, and communities into the conversation. Learn more at oregon250.org — and have a safe and happy Independence Day, Oregon!
Check out the exhibitions, events calendar and resources below:
https://www.oregon250.org/
America 250—Oregon
The mission of the America 250 Oregon Commission is to coordinate, provide guidance, and ensure that Oregon’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is inclusive and shares the histories of Oregon’s diverse populations, including the histories of the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial.
The mission of the America 250 Oregon Commission is to coordinate, provide guidance, and ensure that Oregon’s official observance of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is inclusive and shares the histories of Oregon’s diverse populations, including the histories of the Indigenous peoples who have resided here since time immemorial.