Displays for 250th Anniversary Celebration

Official: Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.

IntroducedNovember 4, 2025

Public Lands and Natural ResourcesU.S. historyMonuments and memorialsDistrict of Columbia

Why This Matters

This resolution requests the Secretary of the Interior to allow unique displays on the National Mall and Washington Monument for the 250th anniversary of the United States.

If you plan to visit Washington, D.C., from December 31, 2025, to January 5, 2026, you can enjoy special anniversary displays.

Affects: This resolution affects visitors to Washington, D.C., especially those celebrating the anniversary in 2026.

Summary

This joint resolution requests the Department of the Interior to authorize the display of U.S. semiquincentennial materials and other significant artifacts, digital content, film footage, and associated audio and imagery in and around the vicinity of the National Mall during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026.

What does this resolution do?

1. The resolution requests special displays on the National Mall and Washington Monument for the 250th anniversary of the United States. 2. These displays will feature significant artifacts, digital content, and film footage related to American history. 3. The planned displays will occur over five nights, starting on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026. 4. The resolution aims to bring people together to celebrate this historic milestone in a public setting. 5. It builds on past successful events, like the Apollo 11 lunar landing commemoration, which attracted over 500,000 visitors.

Who is affected?

This resolution affects visitors to Washington, D.C., especially those celebrating the anniversary in 2026.