Planning for the United States’ 250th anniversary is underway, but two separate organizations are now playing major roles in shaping how the historic milestone will be celebrated nationwide.

America250, a bipartisan commission established by Congress roughly a decade ago, was originally tasked with coordinating national programming to commemorate the country’s semiquincentennial in 2026. The commission has been responsible for initiatives including grants to state-level celebration committees, educational outreach efforts, and ceremonial events tied to the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary.

More recently, a second initiative backed by the White House has emerged with a higher public profile. The project, known as Freedom 250, was launched in December as a public-private partnership supported by Donald Trump and led by former Trump administration official Keith Krach.

Freedom 250 has already announced several attention-grabbing programs designed to promote the upcoming anniversary. Among them are “Freedom Trucks,” a fleet of six customized semitrailers designed to serve as traveling exhibits highlighting American history. The vehicles were funded with approximately $10 million in federal funds and are expected to tour communities nationwide.

The group has also launched a “Freedom Plane,” a touring Boeing 737 carrying historic materials, including an 1823 engraving of the Declaration of Independence, intended to showcase founding-era documents to audiences nationwide.

Additional plans under consideration include several large public events in Washington, D.C., such as a national prayer gathering on the National Mall, a proposed IndyCar race in the nation’s capital, and a mixed martial arts event outside the White House scheduled to coincide with Trump’s birthday.

Both organizations are expected to draw from a combination of federal funding and private sponsorships. Congress appropriated roughly $150 million last year to support the nationwide anniversary celebration, with the funding overseen by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Private sponsors involved in planning include Oracle, Palantir Technologies, and Exiger.

Interior Department officials have not yet provided details on how the federal funds will ultimately be allocated across the initiatives. In a statement, the department said it looks forward to celebrating “250 years of American greatness” as preparations continue.