As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we are announcing a unique collaboration between the White House Task Force 250, the National Archives, the National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture. This milestone is a moment to reflect on the stories that define America’s unique history and the shared heritage that connects us.
With the launch of Making of the Nation – America at 250, we are surfacing the archives of our country’s founding using technology to bring history to life for everyone, everywhere. By merging these primary sources with the latest storytelling innovations, we are inviting the world to experience America’s story in a new way.
Explore America’s beginning
Our dedicated hub serves as the digital front door to the 250th anniversary, bringing together hundreds of years of history, from landmark 18th-century documents to Benjamin Franklin’s groundbreaking electrical experiments and personal artifacts like George Washington’s dentures and inaugural suit.
To help you dig in, we’ve highlighted four must-see stories that showcase the breadth of this collaboration:
