To celebrate America250, a nonpartisan nonprofit is holding a nationwide contest called America's Field Trip

By Shelley Irwin

Published December 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM EST

Rosie Rios, Chair, America250, discusses this invitation for kids.

To celebrate America250, a nonpartisan nonprofit is holding a nationwide contest called America's Field Trip. Rosie Rios, Chair, America250, discusses this invite to kids, entering a national art and writing contest reflecting on what America means to them.

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