Welcome to the
Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250
Official Page!
What is America250?
"America250 is a nonpartisan initiative working to engage every American in commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country. This multi-year effort, from now through July 4, 2026, is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation's past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond."
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- Excerpt from the America250 official website
The Hamilton County Historical Society Forms "Celebrate America 250 Committee"
On June 20, 2024, the Hamilton County Historical Society Board of Directors voted to form the "Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250" Committee. The purpose of the committee is to facilitate in cooperation with other community entities a commemoration of this historic event in our nation's history. This means the committee will serve as a conduit by which Hamilton County citizens may be brought together to celebrate as they see fit. The committee is here to help jump-start ideas on how we may celebrate our nation's anniversary on or before July 4, 2026.
NOTE: The cookbook cover design is a prototype and is subject to change.
Cookbook Project
Contribute to this moment in Hamilton County's history by submitting a recipe to our Hamilton County, Nebr. Celebrate America 250 cookbook project!
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Recipe submissions will be accepted
February 1 - May 31, 2025. Book sales will begin Thanksgiving weekend of 2025.
For more information about how to submit your recipe, click the button down below to go to the official recipe submission webpage.
Stay Tuned!
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As July 4, 2026 draws closer, be sure to check back here to the official Hamilton County, Nebraska Celebrate America 250 page, or follow us on social media to keep up-to-date about the various ways Hamilton County will be observing this historic occasion!
The HCN Celebrate America 250 Committee Members
Photo by Tara Hanneman
Committee Members:
L to R, Back to Front - Kara Clark, Jana Gibson, Dixie Ziegler, Shawna Vinkenberg, Christie Schulze, Tina Anderson, Tina Larson, Ashton Wetherington, Jennifer Dennis, Kathryn Larson
Haley Bamesberger (not pictured)
Contact Us
Do you have any questions about Hamilton County, Nebraska's America 250 celebration? Feel free to contact us at the Plainsman Museum by using the form below, or via any of the other methods listed below.
Thank you!