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NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR

Sign the Promise anywhere and be part of a nationwide movement, or step into history in Washington, DC with the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail. Augmented reality, animations, music, and immersive storytelling bring both experiences to life—one journey, two ways to connect with America’s story.

ON-GOING EVENTS

LOCAL EVENTS

Cherry Blossom Cocktail Party

April 4, 2026

Blossoms, Beauty & Secret Doors at O Museum in The Mansion

Maryland

Mrs. Rosa Parks Awards

May 7, 2026

Come be inspired. Witness extraordinary stories. Celebrate the enduring power of purpose.

Maryland

Scripps National Spelling Bee

May 26 - 28, 2026

Be part of Bee Week, a multi-day experience in culminating in the National Spelling Bee Finals.

Maryland

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

June 1, 2026

A historic steam railway offering a 64-mile journey through the Rocky Mountains.

Colorado

The Miss California Competition

June 15 - 20, 2026

More than a crown, it is a platform for leadership and a celebration of ambition and service.

California

Great American State Fair

June 25 – July 10, 2026

The National Mall transforms into the biggest, boldest state fair in the country.

Maryland

Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library Opening

July 4, 2026

Experience Roosevelt's legacy through immersive exhibits

North Dakota

Girl Scouts Unite

July 23–25, 2026

Join us as we celebrate all the ways that Girls Make History and have transformed out country.

Maryland

St. Michaels League of Women’s Voters

April 15, 2026

Step into an immersive journey through America’s past and present.

Maryland

National Prayer Gathering (Rededicate 250)

May 17, 2026

Come together with neighbors and friends from every corner of our nation to give thanks

Maryland

Cincinnati Reds Home Games

2026 Season

Join us in Signing the Promise at Cincinnati Reds home games throughout the 2026 season.

Ohio

Pensacola Blue Wahoos Home Games

2026 Season

Kick off every home game in 2026 by joining us pregame for Signing the Promise.

Florida

Points of Light Conference

June 22 - 25, 2026

Three days of keynotes, learning and networking to inspire civic engagement. Registration required.

Maryland

Giant National Capital BBQ Battle

June 27–28, 2026

Join us as we celebrate Giant Food's 90th Anniversary

Maryland

Red, White and Wahoos Summer Celebration

July 3-4, 2026

Celebrate with fireworks, family fun, and a chance to take part in Signing the Promise.

Florida

Freedom 250 Grand Prix

August 21–23, 2026

NTT INDYCAR SERIES brings high-speed racing to the heart of Washington, D.C.

Maryland

Month of the Military Child Carnival

April 16, 2026

Join us for a meaningful and engaging day designed to honor, inspire, and bring families together.

Nevada

Sail 4th 250

May 23 - August 14, 2026

A once-in-a-lifetime maritime spectacle celebrating America’s 250th anniversary!

Multiple

Rosa Parks Museum

June 1, 2026

Located at Troy University, this is the nation’s only museum dedicated to Rosa Park's life and legacy.

Alabama

Midshore Constitution Alliance (Flag Day)

June 13, 2026

Celebrate Flag Day! Join us for a special celebration where history comes alive!

Maryland

Miss Oregon & Miss Oregon’s Teen Competition

June 22 - 27, 2026

A live competition featuring women from across Oregon as they take the stage for the state title.

Oregon

Footsteps of our Founders

June 29 - July 4, 2026

Step into history in Downtown Carlisle this summer.

Pennsylvania

58th Girl Scouts National Convention

July 20 - 22, 2026

Democracy comes to life as girls stand alongside adults to help guide the future of Girl Scouts.

Maryland

Miss America 2027

September 2026

More details to come

Sign the Promise Featured Partners

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Founding Organizations

Founding Partners

Metropolitan Washington Airports

Girl Scouts of the Nations Capital

PNC Foundation

DC Chamber of Commerce

Washington Urban League

Industrial Bank

O Museum in the Mansion

Ben's Chili Bowl Foundation

Reston Limousine

The Theatre Lab

Washington Hispanic Chamber

African American Civil War Memorial

Graham Holdings

Link Strategic Partners

CRP, Incorporated

Support Us

Sign the Promise anywhere as part of a national movement—or visit Washington, DC to experience it on the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail, where augmented reality, animation, music, and storytelling bring history to life.

Join us by signing the Promise wherever you are—at home, in your neighborhood, on a global military base, at a sporting event, concert, house of worship, hotel, or even around your kitchen table. Digitally sign a living version of the Declaration of Independence, reaffirming the ideals first embraced 250 years ago by its 56 signers.

Voices of figures like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson come alive through augmented reality, letting participants step into America’s founding. After signing, celebrate—launch digital fireworks, offer a digital prayer, light a lantern, or ignite a drone show—to create a personal and collective expression of freedom.

In Washington, DC, the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail—an eight‑mile augmented reality tour across historic neighborhoods and landmarks—connects you with America’s journey toward liberty. From the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and White House to local neighborhood stories, history comes alive where it happened.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the 51 Steps to Freedom Trail highlights people and places across DC neighborhoods—Anacostia, Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and the U Street Corridor—where culture and history converge. Augmented reality reveals untold stories, inviting every visitor to engage with America’s ongoing narrative.

By donating, volunteering, or sponsoring a stop—or all stops on the Trail, you help preserve these stories of freedom and ensure they remain accessible. Your support advances our mission to create an inclusive liberty trail and nationwide civic engagement movement.

Whether signing the Promise from afar, sponsoring a stop, or exploring the Trail in person, your participation makes this moment in history meaningful—bringing past voices into today’s conversations about our shared future.

Washington, DC — and America — have a story of the journey for liberty and opportunity.
Join us in preserving and sharing this story. Sign your promise to support and inspire the next generation.

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