America 250
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.
America's Potluck
Bring a picnic dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at one of eight pavilions throughout Draper. Enjoy this opportunity for neighbors to join with one another to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging while fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.
The following pavilions will be publicly available:
- Andy Ballard Arena
1600 Highland Drive - Draper Park (North and South pavilions)
12500 South 1300 East - Galena Hills Park
12500 South 550 West - Jenson Farm Park
578 West Rolling Hills Way - Smith Fields Park
13390 South 300 East - Steep Mountain Park
364 Steep Mountain Drive - SunCrest Park
15350 South Traverse Ridge Drive
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