{"id":19382,"date":"2026-01-09T11:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/?page_id=19382"},"modified":"2026-04-08T10:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:37:36","slug":"america250-colorado150","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.elpasoco.com\/america250-colorado150\/","title":{"rendered":"America 250 – Colorado 150 Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1774619821967{margin-top: -72px !important;padding-top: -32px !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”20024″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1774619844859{margin-top: 32px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/6″][vc_single_image image=”19397″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”4\/6″][vc_custom_heading text=”A Celebration Years in the Making” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23002D5D” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_column_text css=””]In 2026, the United States celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and Colorado marks 150 years of statehood. Combining these historic events also provides us with a term that may prove a mouthful – Sesquisemiquincentennial!<\/p>\n

These milestone twin anniversaries invite us to reflect on our shared history, celebrate our communities, and look to the future together.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Throughout the year, events will take place across the region to commemorate and celebrate this incredible milestone. We invite you to participate, share with others, and feel a sense of pride for the country and state that we live in.<\/p>\n

Be sure to bookmark this page, as more content will be added as additional events are planned throughout the region.<\/p>\n

As we enter 2026, Colorado invites communities across the state to participate in a once-in-a-generation commemoration. Many events are taking place throughout the state as part of the sesquisemiquincentennial celebration. You can be a part of them too!<\/p>\n

The calendar linked below highlights events that celebrate our shared history, culture, and communities.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” el_id=”Moments-That-Made-Us” css=”.vc_custom_1774622614241{background-color: #BFD7ED !important;}”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_custom_heading text=”Moments that Made Us” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left|color:%23002D5D” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]The Moments That Made Us<\/i> social media campaign invites community members to share photos and stories that reflect the experiences, traditions, and milestones that shaped who they are today. From family memories to moments of service or personal achievement, these stories help tell the shared story of our County, State, and Nation.<\/p>\n

By sharing these moments, we celebrate how far we\u2019ve come, honor our collective accomplishments, and look ahead to a future rooted in unity. Submit your photos and stories to epcpio@elpasoco.com<\/strong> for a chance to be featured on social media and displayed on a community timeline during the El Paso County Fair<\/a><\/span>\u2014helping preserve our history and connect generations.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1774622624436{background-color: #FFFFFF00 !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column]