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The American Enterprise Institute released a major report titled "America at 250: Surveying Change and Continuity on Civic Values." The finding? Americans across demographic groups still embrace many ideals of the American founding — but their actual knowledge of historical milestones is incomplete. As we approach July 4, 2026, and America's 250th anniversary, the gap between what we value and what we understand has never been more visible. This is the moment for America 250

As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, classrooms, communities, and organizations across the nation are re-engaging with the founding documents that created our republic. The Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights are no longer dusty artifacts in history textbooks—they are alive in the hearts and minds of students discovering what it means to be American. WHY FOUNDING DOCUMENTS MATTER FOR AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY America's 250th birthday is

On April 30, 2026 — the 237th anniversary of George Washington's first inauguration — The 917 Society gathered at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan to retrace one of the most sacred steps in American history. Washington's Prayer Walk: Rededicate America 250 to God brought together patriots, educators, and civic leaders from across the country to walk in the footsteps of our first president — from Federal Hall to St. Paul's Chapel, the very place where Washington knelt in

Freedom must be taught, protected, and passed on. The 917 Society is placing Americas founding documents into the hands of students across the country.

This spring, teachers from across the country gathered at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia to create lessons for America's 250th anniversary. Their mission? To help students explore the founding principles that shaped our nation and wrestle with how we live them out today. The momentum is real. In a 2024 survey, 82 percent of teachers said it is important for students to learn about the U.S. Constitution and its core values. But many educators struggle to fin