July 4, 2026
America250PA - Blair County
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Countdown to America’s E.P.I.C. 250-Year Celebration
Blair County will be joining communities all across Pennsylvania and the United States in helping to plan an E.P.I.C. celebration for our nation’s 250-year anniversary – Semiquincentennial – in 2026.
Our picturesque county is rich in history in helping to forge our country to be a beacon of hope and opportunity to the world. The local America250PA Blair County commission will be planning events, promoting area activities, and highlighting our history leading up to the E.P.I.C. celebration on July 4, 2026.
Help Name Blair County’s Semiquincentennial Mascot
The America250PA-Blair County Commission is planning many great things to help celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday July 4, 2026. You will be seeing a lot of our county’s mascot over the next 3 years, but the poor patriot doesn’t have a name.
The winner will be announced at Veteran’s Plaza in Altoona on November 11, 2023 following the Veteran’s Day parade.
The Four Platforms for the America 250 Celebration are E.P.I.C.
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Education
Educate our youth and community on our history and contributions to our nation.
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Preserve
Honor and preserve our history for future generations.
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Innovate
Look to the future to be a better person and a better community for all who live and work within Blair County.
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Celebrate
Share the joy and pride we feel in our area, our people, and our works.
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION
We cannot have an E.P.I.C. celebration without the participation and assistance of our community members and businesses. You can support the commission’s efforts in the following ways:
VOLUNTEER
As the commission moves forward in planning and organizing events there will be a great need for volunteers in our community. These opportunities may include sitting on a committee, help staff a booth at an event, etc. If you have interest, please submit our volunteer form.
IDEAS
Do you, your organization, or your business have an idea for an America250 event? Please use the contact form to submit your ideas. Be sure to include your contact information.
SPONSORSHIP
The commission is accepting sponsorships of America250PA Blair County to help cover the cost of planning and promotion.
DONATE
America250PA Blair County is a non-profit organization backed by the Central PA Community Foundation. All donations will be processed and managed by their foundation. You can donate online or send a check. Every tax deductible donation will help to ensure an E.P.I.C. celebration.
PLAN
Your organization or business can plan an event to help celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday. Be sure to share your event with us so we can promote it on our website and social media accounts.
Have an E.P.I.C. celebration idea, or event planned, or wish to be a sponsor?
All donations are processed through Central PA Community Foundation.
Would you like to be part of the commission? Or volunteer at events?
Keep up to date on the latest events, ideas, and plans.