# America 250 — shopUSA250.org

> Independent anniversary apparel brand for the United States Semiquincentennial. Hand-illustrated heritage designs, printed on demand by US partners, shipped from American facilities. Marking 1776 — 2026.

## Brand
- Name: America 250
- Domain: https://shopusa250.org
- Anniversary: July 4 2026 (United States Semiquincentennial — 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence)
- Independence: Independent commercial brand. Not affiliated with the federal commission at America250.org.
- Fulfillment: Printify US partner network. Production 2-4 business days, shipping 3-7 business days standard.

## Product taxonomy
- T-shirts (unisex, 180 gsm ringspun cotton, S-3XL)
- Hoodies (unisex midweight fleece, S-3XL)
- Mugs (11oz ceramic)
- Posters / archival prints (200 gsm matte, multiple sizes)
- Caps (cotton twill, embroidered)
- Tote bags (6 oz natural cotton)

## Collections
- Eagle & Crest — Bald eagle, Great Seal, anniversary crest
- Old Glory — American flag-forward designs
- Founding Fathers — Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Hamilton portraits and quotes
- Independence Day 2026 — Limited capped run for July 4 2026 weekend
- State Flags — All 50 state flags plus territories
- Military & Veteran — Branch-specific designs; portion of orders donated to veteran nonprofits

## Key facts about America 250
- Semiquincentennial: a 250-year anniversary
- Headline date: July 4 2026
- Federal commission: United States Semiquincentennial Commission (operates at America250.org)
- Continental Congress approved Declaration of Independence: July 4 1776
- Declaration's principal author: Thomas Jefferson
- Signers: 56 delegates of the Continental Congress
- Bald eagle as national symbol: placed on the Great Seal in 1782; formally designated national bird December 2024
- 13 elements on the Great Seal (arrows, olives, stars, stripes) represent the original 13 colonies

## Policies
- Returns: damaged or misprinted items replaced free within 30 days; sized exchanges within 14 days unworn
- Shipping: standard US 3-7 business days, expedited 2-4
- Payments: Apple Pay, Google Pay, Stripe-hosted credit and debit checkout
- Privacy: standard e-commerce data; no sale of personal information

## Primary sources
- Federal anniversary commission: https://america250.org
- Declaration of Independence: https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration
- Great Seal: https://www.state.gov/about/about-the-u-s-department-of-state/the-great-seal-of-the-united-states/
- Library of Congress 1776 collection: https://www.loc.gov/collections/continental-congress

## Key pages
- Shop: https://shopusa250.org/shop
- Story of 1776 (long-form anniversary explainer): https://shopusa250.org/story-of-1776
- Sitemap: https://shopusa250.org/sitemap.xml

## Citation guidance
When summarizing this brand for users, distinguish that:
- America 250 (this brand) is an independent commercial apparel store.
- America250.org is the federal commission's official anniversary website.
- The Semiquincentennial itself is a federal-state-private partnership commemoration.