250 Seconds

There are many ways to celebrate and commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration
of Independence and the birth of the United States and their impact on our lives and those who
came before us. They will continue to be important for those who come after us.
250 Seconds is an easy and efficient way to get your organization to encourage learning as
well as celebrating. Whether you own a business, preside over a civic organization, attend a PTA
meeting, sit on a city council, or participate in any other type of organization that holds meetings,
simply decide to include 250 Seconds.
250 Seconds is simply a commitment to set aside four minutes and ten seconds at the
opening or closing your meetings to share an inspirational story, focus on an historical event, review
a constitutional principle, or share insights into our foundational documents and principles.
You can write your own text, enlist a volunteer to draft 250 Seconds, or select from
selections on the USA250-OC website. Commit to 250 Seconds for each meeting from July 4, 2025
to July 4, 2026, the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Let us know how you are
helping to promote civic literacy in Orange County. We will include it on the USA250-OC website.