Resources
Below you will find materials from the Illinois America 250 Commission, ideas for planning programs and commemorative events, and resources for educators and librarians.
Illinois America 250 Materials
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Illinois America 250 Overview - One Pager
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IL250 Community Overiew - One Pager
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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' IL250 History Family Reading List
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Declaration of Independence Pocket Copy
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Declaration of Independence Video
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ILAmerica 250 Community Resolution - Blank
Program Planning Resources
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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
Educators & Librarians
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Illinois America 250 Resource Guide for Libraries
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IL Inclusive History & Civics Mandate Toolkit
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Turning Learning Into Action - Toolkit (PDF
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Illinois Inclusive Calendar 2025-2026
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Sphere Ed 250th Hub: Lesson Plans & Templates
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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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Gilder Lehrman Institute - 250th Hub
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Becoming the United States: Video Exhibition
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America's Field Trip Competition for Students