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."
- 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.
America 250 Merch
Show your patriotic spirit for America's 250th Birthday by purchasing your own official Hamilton County, Nebr. Celebrate America 250 merch items!
To purchase your merch items, visit the Plainsman Museum at
AVAILABLE STARTING THANKSGIVING WEEKEND 2025!
$1.00 3" x 3"
$2.00 4" x 4"
$5.00
$15.00
Youth - $15.00 Reg. - $20.00 Plus Size - $25.00
$25.00 Compiled within this special cookbook are recipes submitted by the people of Hamilton County, NE in honor of America's 250th Anniversary!
Want to plan a patriotic celebration of your own? Looking for some decoration ideas for your home during this historic year? Need some prompts for games and party fun? Then take a look at the ideas we've compiled for various patriotic celebrations - both big and small!
Stay Tuned!
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 - Dixie Ziegler, Jennifer Dennis, Haley Bamesburger, Kara Clark, Shawna Vinkenburg, Tina Anderson, Ashton Wetherington, Tina Larson, Kathryn Larson, Jana Gibson, Christie Schulze
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!