For 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.
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 Founding Principles.
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Recognize a small-business owner who took a risk, created opportunity, or made your community stronger.
Just as the Founders boldly declared their freedom in 1776, this January, we invite you to do the same.
Share with us your American Dream in both the physical and digital space.
Tell us about your American hero who fought for liberty.
Participate in the nationwide competition to determine which state contributed the greatest American innovation.
Pause from your holiday gatherings and observe one silent minute in remembrance of our fallen heroes.
Join us this month as we reflect on the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Join us this month as we reflect on the founding principles of the Declaration of Independence.
Join the nationwide challenge to memorize, recite and share the preamble to the Constitution.
Celebrate the Americans who came here looking for freedom and opportunity.
Write and deliver a thank you note to a veteran who’s defended our freedoms.
Write to Americans in 2076 about your hope for the future of our great nation.
Join Americans for Prosperity on Saturday, August 22 for an evening dedicated to celebrating America’s 250th in Iowa.
Once registered, tickets will be available at our tent before entering the park. Event attendance required for entry.
Join AFP-WI on Friday, August 14th at J&P’s Tippling House in Wausau to celebrate America’s founding principles with special guest Congressman Tom Tiffany and other speakers. Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and patriotic fun!
On August 23, 1775, Royal Governor John Wentworth fled Portsmouth and Royal rule in New Hampshire came to an end, clearing the way for the Granite State’s independent government just months later.
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.
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