Berlin Seeks Donations For America 250 Events

Town of Berlin

BERLIN, CT — The town and state have set up an online donation portal to help fund Berlin's America 250 events this year and next.

In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of the country.

The America 250 | CT Commission, administered by CT Humanities, has been tasked with guiding this milestone in the state of Connecticut.

As part of that effort, Berlin residents are asked to donate to: https://www.give250ct.org/organizations/america-250-berlin, to support local events celebrating this "momentous anniversary."

"Your contribution will help the America 250 Berlin Steering Committee organize a variety of potential community activities," wrote the town.

Those including:

• A town-wide scavenger hunt

• A Theatre Guild production of 1776, featuring excerpts from the original Broadway musical

• A potential Yankee Peddler Day — with hopes of ending the day with fireworks.

In addition to local events, several statewide celebrations are planned, such as:

• July 4, 2026 – Nationwide Bell Ringing

• July 5, 2026 – America’s Potluck

• July 8, 2026 – The Spirit of America (nationwide readings of the Declaration of Independence)

For more information and to donate to Berlin's America 250 celebrations, click on this link.