Resources

IL250 Commission Materials
Illinois: United in Service

The Commission and its partners have created resources to help you celebrate and explore our state's connections to the Declaration of Independence, and to support organizations and individuals planning public programs.

Program Planning Resources
For Educators, Libraries, and Families

Illinois America 250 Materials

  • Illinois America 250 Overview - Overview One Pager

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  • Declaration of Independence Pocket Copy

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  • Declaration of Independence Video (Captioned)

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  • Illinois America 250 Community Overview - One Pager

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  • Illinois Municipal League Community Resolution Sample

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  • IL250 Partner Overview - One Pager

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  • Enjoy Illinois - IL250 Trails and Sites

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  • Illinois Librarians' Family Reading List

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Program Planning Resources

  • CSPAN Guide to 250th Resources - Flyer

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  • National Constitution Center 250th Hub

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  • Library of Congress Time Capsule Guidance (PDF)

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  • Making History at 250 - AASLH FIeld Guide (PDF)

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  • America at 250 - Civic Toolkit Hub (Link)

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  • Newberry Library - IL250 Primary Sources List (PDF)

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  • Civic Season Guidebook from Made By Us

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  • Bibliography on the American Dream (Link)

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  • Civic Season "On Our 250th" Wish Wall

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  • America 250 National Calendar of Events

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  • Sharing the Spirit of America - July 8, 2026 Reading

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  • Youth 250 Teen Toolkit - Made By Us

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  • ISHS 250th Event and Activity Ideas

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For Educators, Librarians, and Families

  • Illinois America 250 Resource Guide for Libraries

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  • Illinois Inclusive History & Civics Mandate Toolkit

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  • Turning Learning Into Action - Illinois Toolkit (PDF)

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  • Illinois Schools Inclusive Calendar 2025-2026

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  • Sphere Ed 250th Hub: Lesson Plans & Templates

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  • National Constitution Center Educator Resources

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  • UIUC - Social Studies Network Resources Hub

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  • Society of Midland Authors Adult Reading List

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  • U of I - I3 Commemorative Days (PDF)

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  • Preparing Students for Informed, Active Citizenship

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  • Civx Now: Strengthening Civics Education

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  • The Gilder Lehrman Institute - 250th Resources Hub

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  • Becoming the United States: Video Exhibition

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  • America's Field Trip Competition for Students

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Illinois: United In Service

  • Register with Serve Illinois

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  • User Guide: Serve Illinois Portal

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  • IL250 One Pager - How To Get Involved

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  • QR Code - Serve Illinois Registration

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  • Youth 250 Teen Toolkit - Made By Us

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