Resources
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.
Illinois America 250 Materials
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Illinois America 250 Overview - One Pager
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Declaration of Independence Pocket Copy
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Declaration of Independence Video
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IL250 Community Overview - One Pager
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ILAmerica 250 Community Resolution - Blank
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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
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
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Youth 250 Teen Toolkit - Made By Us
For Educators, Librarians, and Families
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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