America 250 | City of Draper

Draper City is joining with Utah and other states in celebrating America's Semiquincentennial, the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

We invite Draper residents, businesses, churches, other organizations, and all who would like to participate, to gather and connect at special, American 250 themed events in 2026.

Draper Gives - Service Initiative

In the founding of the United States of America, ordinary people came together in pursuit of a common cause: liberty, equality, and the creation of a government by and for the people. That same spirit lives on when we serve our communities today.

Utah is part of the national America Gives initiative, working to make our 250th anniversary a defining year of service.

Draper residents who complete a minimum of 250 minutes of service (four hours), will receive a certificate and a commemorative America 250 Utah - Draper City pin. Submit the Draper City Volunteer Hours form once you have completed at least 250 minutes of service, and the certificate and pin will be mailed to you.

Draper City will submit the total hours of service received to the America Gives campaign to be added with the total hours of service nationwide.

Ideas and service opportunities are available at America 250 Utah.

Walk 250

Join Draper City in walking at least 2,500 steps or similar outdoor exercise equivalent to one mile. Complete and submit our Walk 250 Participant Form. All who complete the minimum 2,500 steps or similar will receive a certificate and a commemorative bracelet in the mail.

Want more of a challenge? Join America 250 Utah's Walk 250 and complete 250 miles of outdoor exercise by July 2026. Those who complete the challenge will have the opportunity to win prizes.

Draper Library Celebrates America 250

May

America 250 - Name that Patriotic Tune
See if you can name the patriotic song by looking at the first few notes.

America 250 - The Pen is Mightier: Writing a Revolution Mini Exhibit
Look for the exhibit in our entryway.

June

America 250 America Community Puzzle
Join us as we celebrate America 250 with a fun Americana Community Puzzle. Drop by and add a piece or several pieces.

America 250 - America Themed "Fill-in-the-Blank" Quiz
Test your knowledge on patriotic phrases by taking our America "fill-in-the-blank" quiz. Receive a little prize for entering. All quizzes that get 100% will be put into a drawing to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.

Freedom 250 Mobile Museum

As part of Draper City’s observance of the America 250 celebration, the Freedom Truck mobile museum will visit Draper at Ballard Arena. This museum features exhibits that tell the story of how the 13 colonies declared independence, defeated the greatest empire in the world, and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. There are engaging elements such as quizzes, a kiosk to sign your name digitally to the Declaration of Independence, and a wall of 50 American heroes.

The Freedom Truck will be open as follows:

Museum Schedule

Monday, May 25
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday, May 26
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday, May 27
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM