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In 2026, two historic milestones converge. The United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, while Colorado celebrates 150 years of statehood. Together, these commemorations create a unified opportunity for recognition and engagement at the national, state, and local levels.
The 250 - 150 campaign is a coordinated initiative operating across national, statewide, and local levels. Each layer serves a distinct role, working together to build awareness, drive engagement, and deliver measurable economic impact. Click “Learn More” to explore a strategic framework outlining how these efforts are being implemented.
Across the Grand Junction area, these milestones provide a shared framework for events, promotions, and storytelling that connect local experiences to a broader narrative.
We encourage businesses and organizations in the Grand Junction area to incorporate a 250–150 activation into their events, offerings, and marketing efforts. The Visit Grand Junction and Colorado Tourism Office toolkits provide approved assets, messaging, and guidance to support consistent and effective participation.
Remember, always encourage responsible destination stewardship and leave no trace principles for visitors, and abide by the acceptable use of the creative assets in these toolkits.
Event Activations
Create and submit 250–150 events to the Event Calendar. Click the button below and check the "America 250 - Colorado 150" box under event categories.
Existing Offerings
Add a 250–150 connection to your existing offerings through simple updates like a featured menu item, a brief historical tie-in, or themed pricing.
Access Toolkits
Access Visit Grand Junction's Creative toolkit or the Colorado Tourism Office's Community Toolkit for creative assets and ideation.
Marketing Initiatives
Highlight your participation through branded visuals, consistent messaging, and inclusion of 250–150 elements across digital and print promotions.
Get In Touch
If you have questions or want to contact Visit Grand Junction to learn more about getting involved click "learn more" below.
Collaboration
Partner with local businesses and organizations to develop shared experiences, bundled offerings, and promotional opportunities tied to the commemoration.
To access the Colorado Tourism Office Community Toolkit, click the right box above titled "Colorado Tourism Office Resources" and then click "Community Toolkit".
Appropriate Use of Toolkits
We encourage partners and stakeholders to use the partner and creative toolkits to support local businesses, events, ideas, and activations. To help maintain a consistent and cohesive approach, please keep the following dos and don’ts in mind when using these resources.
Required
- Tag Visit Grand Junction and the Colorado Tourism Office in online posts about America 250 - Colorado 150.
- Visit Grand Junction: #VisitGJ, #sharegj
- Colorado Tourism Office: #Am250Co150, #Sesquisemiquincentennial, #TheViewFromHere, #America250, #Colorado150
- @ Visit Grand Junction and the Colorado Tourism Office in online posts about America 250 - Colorado 150.
| Visit Grand Junction | Colorado Tourism Office | |
| @visitgrandjunction | @am250co150 | |
| @visitgrandjunction | @am250co150 | |
| X | @VisitGJ | N/A |
| Threads | @visitgrandjunction | N/A |
- Refer to the Colorado Tourism Office Digital Guidelines and Photography Guidelines when using the CTO Community Toolkit.
Recommended
- Use images in the creative toolkit for social posts, blogs, or other content.
- Use consistent color schemes found in the creative toolkit.
- Link to Visit Grand Junction America 250 - Colorado 150 blogs from your website. Full blog content may not be reproduced; please link directly to the original source instead.
- Submit an America 250 - Colorado 150 event to the Visit Grand Junction event calendar.
- Make sure to check the "America 250 - Colorado 150" box under event categories.
- Reference Do Colorado Right, Do Grand Junction Right, and Leave No Trace principles when relevant.
Prohibited
- Copying and pasting content from VisitGJ.com onto your website.
- Post content that may be perceived as unsafe or that promotes potentially dangerous behavior.
- Post content that violates Do Colorado Right, Do Grand Junction Right, and Leave No Trace principles.
- Use images without providing proper photo credit.
- Use profanity, violent, or inappropriate language.
- Copy online content related to America 250 - Colorado 150 without permission.