COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - As the end of the year approaches, the new year ahead holds a historic milestone that many Coloradans will experience. 2026 is America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th.

The state and leaders from across Colorado said they are striving to make this ‘big birthday’ memorable for all generations experiencing it.

America 250 - Colorado 150 Commissioners tell 11 News, they’re holding events, educational opportunities, celebrations, and historic moments, giving Coloradans a way to come together.

Next year on Colorado Day, Aug. 1, there will be a simultaneous summit of all fourteeners in Colorado, including Pikes Peak. Another project in the works is a historic preservation initiative called “Colorado Heritage For All”.

“The goal is to add 150 sites to the

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