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The 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence will take place in 2026. SAA aims to demonstrate the depth and breadth of the American story—extending both before the signing in 1776 and into the future—by centering archives and their stewards. As archives hold the essential evidence of the American story, it is essential that archivists seize this opportunity to make themselves part of the conversation.
The aim of this task force, therefore, is to develop programming, tools, and resources to coincide with the 250th Anniversary. The task force will propose one to three events, activities, or resources that could be created by SAA on this occasion; craft a budget for the proposed ideas; identify external resources to be shared broadly by SAA; and work to develop the proposed item(s) for dissemination during 2026.
This task force will consist of 8 members, including 2 co-chairs. The length of term extends from January 2025 through September 1, 2026. SAA requests a minimum commitment of 6 – 8 months with the ability to lead and support sub-groups. Monthly meetings are required; however, more frequent meetings may be necessary in the early stages of this Task Force to establish a budget and planning.
This Task Force will report monthly to the SAA Executive Committee and quarterly to the Council (to be submitted by chair and council liaison.)
Members of this task force will attend scheduled meetings regularly, attend scheduled meetings regularly, and complete all tasks as assigned. They will prepare and submit a budget by March as part of a proposal containing options for how SAA will lead or participate in the commemoration.
To fulfill its purpose as described above, the Task Force is charged with the following: developing proposals for potential programs and providing these options to Council for selection. Working further to create the selected project(s).
Meetings will be virtual, and the task force will determine their interval. Please anticipate that at the beginning, meetings will be more frequent to get the process/program started.
Approved by the SAA Council in November 2024.