New Mexico–NMSODAR, America250! Committee is pleased to announce that Lynn Forney Young, Honorary President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, has been appointed to a prestigious national commission created to plan celebrations and commemorations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the United States in July 2026. Commissioner Young, who served as President General of the DAR from 2013–2016, brings proven leadership and planning ability to her new post.
The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, established in July 2016, assumes the task of facilitating nationwide plans to observe the historic occasion. Over the next nine years, this body will play a central role in shaping the anniversary narrative on a national level. Eight members of Congress, 16 private citizens and nine federal officials comprise the committee roster.
New Mexico communities can get involved in this national commemoration by working with New Mexico Daughters of the American Revolution to generate ideas about how to celebrate, both locally and nationally. NMSODAR, America250! Committee can relay promising, nationally relevant suggestions to Commissioner Young, who in turn can pass them on to the Commission, which was tasked with presenting a proposal to the President and Congress by July 2018. Visit www.America250.org for more information.
"On behalf of the 185,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, we are honored to have a DAR representative serve on this important commission," said Jennifer Chadwick. "We look forward to celebrating our nation's incredible history and fostering a renewed appreciation for all of the Americans who founded our nation and ensured its progress through the generations."
The Daughters of the American Revolution, a longtime champion of historic preservation, education and patriotism, is honored to be represented on a prestigious committee with a mission so closely aligned with its own. The more than 950,000 women who have joined the nonprofit organization since its founding in 1890 have worked to preserve historic places, documents and artifacts; to foster an understanding of our nation's past in schoolchildren, new citizens and everyday Americans; and to support the service members and veterans who sacrificed to safeguard our freedoms.
