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With just less than a year until the national spotlight shines on the U.S.' 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, the ND250 Commission has officially unveiled the new ND250 logo. This marks the launch of North Dakota’s plans to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in a way that honors democracy, community, and state pride.
The ND250 badge-style logo is rich with North Dakota symbolism. From the bold prairie horizon and rising sun to the standing wheat and iconic western meadowlark, each element reflects the people, landscapes, and values that define the Peace Garden State. Organizations are encouraged to use this logo to promote events related to ND250. Logo guidelines and PDFs can be found at ND250.com.
“ND250 is a moment for every community to reflect on what we’ve built together and where we go next,” said Bill Peterson, State Historical Society of North Dakota director and ND250 commission chair. “This logo represents not just our history, but also our hope for the raising of North Dakota’s voices in a national celebration of democracy.”
North Dakotans Already Joining the Celebration
While the ND250 Commission is rolling out the new logo and website, North Dakotans are already making their mark on the celebration. Korri C., a 10th grader from Drake, has been named one of 150 national awardees in the America’s Field Trip contest, a nationwide America250 initiative inviting students to share their vision of America’s story. Her inspiring submission answered the question, “What does America mean to you?” Korri was a second-place winner and will receive a $500 award.
Beyond Korri’s achievement, communities across the state are planning events and activities to mark this milestone, including the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, and the Red River Valley Genealogical Society’s Writings of Family History, Stories and Memories to name just a couple.