Name
Marking the 250th: Beyond the 13 Original Colonies (Online)
Date & Time
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Description

The 250th anniversary of our nation evokes images of the Declaration of Independence, Paul Revere, and the 13 original colonies. But the 250th anniversary is not just about 1776. It is an opportunity to tell our nation’s complete history, from its earliest inhabitants to present day events. Educators from cultural institutions in California, Colorado, and Texas will share how they are marking the nation’s 250th—connecting the national story to their communities’—and the resources and ideas they’ve developed that can be adopted, adapted or scaled by formal and informal educators alike.

Speakers
Jason Hanson, History Colorado
Clare Hulfish, Irving Archives and Museum
Tricia Edwards, Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Affiliations
Nenette Luarca-Shoaf, The Huntington
Jason Hanson Clare Hulfish Tricia Edwards Nenette Luarca-Shoaf
Session Type
50-minute online session (Tues., July 15 only)
Session Track
Power of Place
Grades
6-8
Subject Areas
Social Studies
Audience
Middle and High School Teachers, Museum Educators and Staff