Welcome to Staten Island’s celebration of 250 years of American independence.
“ I see this as a wonderful opportunity for Staten Island to commemorate the anniversary of our country in its own way, given our own unique history. Those who remember the bicentennial, back in 1976, recognize what a wonderful learning experience this is for our young people, but perhaps even more importantly an opportunity to remember how proud and thankful we to be Americans. ”
— BOROUGH PRESIDENT VITO J. FOSSELLA OF STATEN ISLAND
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary , or Semiquincentennial, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking the formal founding of the United States. This anniversary is an opportunity for our borough to join the nation in celebrating, learning and exploring our shared American history and future.
You can find all the Staten Island America 250 happenings on this website.
If your organization, group or company has events or programs scheduled that are relevant to the ongoing story of America, click here.
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Discover
We’re inviting everyone to explore our nations history, share stories, and to encourage meaningful community.
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Celebrate
We welcome community representation, as we celebrate and honor this milestone anniversary.
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Unite
Our goal is to share and highlight events and programs happening on Staten Island for America250. Click here to learn about local events happening!