
America 250 Day CampJune 1–August 7
Explore the “American Experience” and share your predictions for the future at a Birthday Party for America. Grades 4 & 5.
Victorian Centennial Garden Party Day CampJune 15–July 17
Learn 19th-century etiquette, handcrafts, cooking, and social routines, then throw a Victorian-style George and Martha Party. Grades 6 & 7.
Reading of the Declaration of IndependenceJuly 8
In celebration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776, join the DAR and SAR at the Church of the Land for a reading and special presentation.

July 16
“People’s Guide to the Constitution” by Dave Kluge with the U.S. Constitution.
July 18
Preschoolers and their adults will read about Century Farms, participate in an activity based on the book, and visit a historic site.
American Revolution Experience Traveling ExhibitAugust 1–11
This collaborative project of the American Battlefield Trust and the Daughters of the American Revolution connects modern audiences with the fascinating story of our nation’s origin, introducing visitors to a cast of historical characters with diverse experiences.
August 10–12
It’s not America’s first big birthday. Learn about past celebrations, then celebrate with your own party. Grades 4 & 5.

October 10
The 250th anniversary of the United States as a nation is also a time to honor the original Americans. Today we explore the lives of Iowa’s very first farmers, the Ioway, and other Indigenous Peoples.

November 7
Our annual cross-country race will celebrate America 250 with a tribute to veterans and a patriotic costume contest.