PGC250 is hosting a We the People block party on Saturday, May 30th to commemorate Prince George’s County’s history, arts, culture and more. We hope you will be able to provide engaging activities for community members to commemorate and observe the United States’ Semiquincentennial. Prince George’s County’s history is American history.
The United States Semiquincentennial is the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which will occur on July 4, 2026. In 2023, Gov. Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission and charged it with developing, encouraging, and executing an inclusive observance of the 250th Anniversary that recognizes all Marylanders’ struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the Revolution, and identified three themes - history, civics, and service.
In Prince George’s County, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area (ATHA), the non-profit management entity of the county’s state-certified cultural tourism district, and the Department of Parks and Recreation of Prince George’s County of the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission created the PGC250 initiative to spark ideas and partnerships to creatively illustrate and interpret our County’s contributions to American history. The theme for Prince George’s commemoration is “We the People” – recognizing all people’s experiences in Prince George’s County.
WHAT: We the People – Prince George’s 250 Block Party WHEN: Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. WHERE: The Bowie Center for Performing Arts and the Bowie Branch Library, 15200 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715 and 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715
Events/activations we are looking to include:
Exhibits – Info/Activities
Community Arts Project
Cultural Performances
PGCPS History Day Reports and Youth Events
Panel Discussion
Cultural Vendors
Please send your proposals visiting https://www.pgc250.org/events/blockparty or contact Valerie Woodall at valerie@anacostiatrails.org
