Now on Exhibit
This America250 commemorative exhibition explores how generations of Americans have given meaning to the ideals set out in the Declaration of Independence.
Moments That Made US looks back across centuries and highlights both challenging and celebratory moments. It explores five themes drawn directly from the Declaration of Independence: Created Equal; Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness; Free and Independent States; Consent of the Governed; and We Mutually Pledge. The featured moments from American history remind us that our nation’s story was never inevitable—we shaped it at every turn.
This exhibition is open through September 2026.
Moments That Made US was developed through a multi-state collaboration to ensure that Americans throughout the nation would have the opportunity to meaningfully engage in the nation’s 250th anniversary. It adapts the acclaimed History Colorado exhibition into a format that allows host venues to connect local history to the nation’s story. Learn about the on-demand exhibit.
