BISMARCK — With just less than a year until the national spotlight shines on the U.S.’ 250th anniversary on July 4, the ND250 Commission has officially unveiled the new ND250 logo. This marks the launch of North Dakota’s plans to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in a way that honors democracy, community and state pride, according to the commission.

The ND250 badge-style logo is rich with North Dakota symbolism, from the bold prairie horizon and rising sun to the standing wheat and iconic western meadowlark.. Organizations are encouraged to use this logo to promote events related to ND250 in accordance with commission guidelines.

“ND250 is a moment for every community to reflect on what we’ve built together and where we go next,” said Bill Peterson, State Historical Society of North Dakota director and ND250 commission chair. “This logo represents not just our history, but also our hope for the raising of North Dakota’s voices in a national celebration of democracy.”