This blog promotes the upcoming virtual orientation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm (ET) to discover some of our many collection materials related to the 250th anniversary of the United States. In celebration of this milestone, learn about our A250-themed partnership with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).
In just under 5 months, on July 4, 2026, Americans will celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial—America’s 250th anniversary. In this post, I will highlight a few maps in the Library map collections that celebrate and are significant to establishing the new nation to include British and French mapping, a George Washington survey, and a map of Philadelphia showing the State House where the Declaration of Independence was signed.
