JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves announced the launch of Mississippi’s America250 Commission (A250 MS).

Members of the commission include Co-Chair First Lady Elee Reeves, Co-Chair Lynn Hosemann, Visit Mississippi Executive Director Rochelle Hicks, and America250 Mississippi Commission Development Director Nancy Carpenter. The Commission is also co-chaired by Jolynn White.

“I take pride in knowing Mississippi’s patriotism for the United States will shine during these commemorative events and programs,” said First Lady Elee Reeves. “This coming year is going to be a truly inspiring celebration of America’s founding!”

“The national America250 Commission has presented many incredible opportunities to Mississippians,” said Hosemann. “I am excited to see all the unique ways in which my fellow Mississippians and their communities will take part in this grand celebratory year, further instilling a sense of wonder and pride for what it means to be an American.”

The commission also announced several grant programs and public initiatives, inviting Mississippians to engage in the ongoing commemoration and celebration of the 250th anniversary of the 1776 signing of the Declaration of Independence.
 
The Two Mississippi Museums will launch a new exhibit called Mississippi Made, highlighting the state’s creative talent, fortitude and ingenuity that has helped shape the fabric of America.
 
The Journal of Mississippi History, published by the Mississippi Historical Society, recently issued a call for submissions for a special edition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
 
The A250 MS Commission invites Mississippi communities and vendors to submit information about their ongoing and planned commemorative and patriotic events celebrating America’s independence at the A250 MS website events page.