DOI250AA announced that it will hold a DOI250 celebration in Philadelphia on September 5-6.
Foreword : On December 5, 2023, over 80 Chinese American community organizations held a national convention on Capitol Hill to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. The event was a resounding success thanks to the strong support of many Chinese Americans. Now, we, the volunteers of the Chinese American community, are gathering again in Philadelphia for the DO250AA Asian American Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence . We will take photos in front of Independence Hall, reenact the signing ceremony of the Declaration of Independence, and once again celebrate this historic moment together! Please register as soon as possible to enjoy a special offer from the Sonesta Philadelphia Hotel: only $139 per night!
Press Release: DOI250AA announces a nationwide celebration from September 5th to 6th, featuring special hotel offers and a once-in-a-lifetime historic group photo opportunity in a private room.
Philadelphia, PA, August 13 , 2026 — DOI250AA, a national initiative led and founded by Asian Americans and an Official America250 Supporting Partner, today announced a major national event in Philadelphia this Labor Day weekend to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The event invites people from diverse backgrounds to gather in the birthplace of American independence and celebrate this historic moment.
At a press conference today, DOI250AA leaders and community partners introduced a two-day celebration themed “This Land Was Made for You • Me • Us.” The event will reflect on America’s first 250 years and look ahead to the next 250 years through civic education, in-depth dialogue, cultural experiences, and community engagement.
Watch the recording of the August 13 press conference: https://youtu.be/11MgB4wfxvM
The core message of this nationwide celebration is very clear: Asian Americans extend a heartfelt invitation to all Americans across the country to gather in Philadelphia to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Generation after generation of Asian Americans have been an integral part of the American story. They have overcome hardship, racial discrimination, and institutional exclusion to make lasting and significant contributions to this nation. The 250th anniversary of American independence provides us with a rare historical opportunity to both reflect on and remember this shared history, and to reunite Americans from diverse backgrounds under the ideals and visions that have shaped the **”Great American Experiment”**.
The two-day celebration includes:
- Saturday, September 5: Future Builders General Meeting and a series of networking events;
- Sunday, September 6, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Asian Americans celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence with a group photo in front of Independence Hall—free for registered participants;
- Sunday, September 6th, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM: “Future Builders” networking event;
- Sunday, September 6, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: The Future Builders Charter Signing Dinner Gala will reenact the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Registered participants can enjoy a special hotel offer of US$ 139 per night.
All participants who register for any DOI250AA celebration will receive an email confirmation and a special booking link to the featured hotel, Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, for a special rate of $139 per night, valid from September 1st to September 10th, 2026. Each room will also include one complimentary museum ticket per night, redeemable at the DOI250AA location in Independence Square from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM on September 6th. Room availability and booking terms are subject to hotel policy. This extended stay offers participants from across the United States a unique opportunity to experience Philadelphia more deeply before and after the event, visiting important historical sites closely linked to the founding of the United States.
A historic group photo taken in front of the Independence Hall – a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Following the commemorative ceremony on Sunday, September 6th, all participants will gather in front of Independence Hall, holding banners and American flags, for a large commemorative group photo. 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was adopted here. Today, we gather here again. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime historic opportunity—each participant will not only create a precious personal memory for themselves and their families, but also collectively create a historical record of the American people gathering in front of Independence Hall on the 250th anniversary of independence.
For event details, registration methods, participation opportunities, and the latest information, please visit: www.DOI250AA.net
Regarding DOI250AA
DOI250AA – “Declaration of Independence 250: Asian American Celebration” – is a national 501(c)(3) initiative organized and led by Asian Americans and operated under a fiscal sponsorship mechanism. It is also an Official America250 Supporting Partner.
DOI250AA’s activities adhere to the principles of being educational, nonpartisan, non-advocacy, and non-religious, bringing together Americans from diverse backgrounds through civic education, dialogue, community engagement, and shared experiences.
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