One Small Step

For nearly 250 years, Americans have carried freedom forward. Now it’s our turn.

One Small Step is a grassroots activation series that invites every American to reflect, commemorate, and take simple, meaningful steps that carry freedom into the future. Check out the ready-to-use resources such as printouts, videos, social media templates, and guides to make participation easy.

America’s story isn’t finished. It’s still being written, by us.

How It Works

Sign up today to receive the monthly toolkits and become part of a nationwide grassroots movement to honor our history and shape our future. Each month you’ll have the opportunity to take action to honor our history and inspire our future.

Together, millions of small steps will create a powerful, unified celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

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When in the Course of Human Events
January 2026

Just as the Founders boldly declared their freedom in 1776, this January, we invite you to do the same.

Available January 1, 2026
The Pursuit of Happiness
February 2026

Share with us your American Dream in both the physical and digital space.

Available January 1, 2026
Give Me Liberty
March 2026

Tell us about your American hero who fought for liberty.

Available January 1, 2026
A Plant of Rapid Growth
April 2026

Participate in the nationwide competition to determine which state contributed the greatest American innovation.

Available January 1, 2026
Last Full Measure of Devotion
May 2026

Pause from your holiday gatherings and observe one silent minute in remembrance of our fallen heroes.

Available January 1, 2026
One Small Step
June 2026

Take one small step for freedom: sign a petition, attend a town hall, or talk to a neighbor about an issue that matters to you.

Available January 1, 2026
Let Freedom Ring
July 2026

Just like our forefathers, ring a bell to mark the moment freedom was proclaimed.

Available January 1, 2026
The Heart of Our Nation
August 2026

Visit your local Main Street, 
thank a small business owner, and share a photo of what makes your town special.

Available January 1, 2026
We the People
September 2026

Join the nationwide challenge to memorize, recite and share the preamble to the Constitution.

Available January 1, 2026
Shining City on a Hill
October 2026

Celebrate the Americans who came here looking for freedom and opportunity.

Available January 1, 2026
Protect What They Have Won for Us
November 2026

Write and deliver a thank you note to a veteran who’s defended our freedoms.

Available January 1, 2026
A More Perfect Union
December 2026

Write to Americans in 2076 about your hope for the future of our great nation.

Available January 1, 2026

Show Your Patriotism:

Make freedom ring from sea to shining sea. Record a 15-second video your favorite line(s) from America’s founding texts and explain why it matters to you today.