America250
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2026: The United States Semiquincentennial
2026 is a year of milestones! It is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and it is the 100th anniversary of World Thinking Day. There are several ways for you to add America250 celebrations to your troop year.
America250, the bipartisan organization charged by Congress to lead the 250th celebrations, has formed a national partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) for this special celebration year. This partnership will build on GSUSA’s longstanding commitment to civic engagement, community service and making the world a better place. In addition to the Girl Scout America250 patch series, earning Girl Scout Civics badges is another great way to add to the celebration and learning experience!
VA250 – More of what made America happen, happened here! From Washington and Jefferson to Powhatan, James Armistead Lafayette and Gowan Pamphlet, there is simply no America without Virginia. VA250 is a multi-year movement of celebration, education, and community, rooted in Virginia’s revolutionary spirit.
NC250 – Explore with us the pivotal events, places, and voices, both historical and modern, that have shaped North Carolina and our country from the Halifax Resolves to the civil rights movement, and beyond.
Mark a Milestone
Download your free Girl Scouts America250 activity guide to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and earn the commemorative five-patch collection!
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World Thinking Day
We’re celebrating 100 years of World Thinking Day in 2026—what an exciting birthday! This year’s special theme is Our Friendship. Explore our worldwide Girl Scout/Girl Guide community and celebrate the friendships that connect us all around the globe.
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