# Most Americans know the 250th anniversary marks the Declaration of Independence

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## Reading

Verasight surveyed 1,000 U.S. adults from September 25 to 30, 2026. 81.8% of Americans say America's 250th anniversary celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Another 9.0% aren't sure.

The signing of the Constitution draws 6.5%, the end of the Revolutionary War 2.2% and the drafting of the Bill of Rights 0.4%.

## Topline

What does America’s 250th Anniversary celebrate?

Most Americans know the 250th anniversary marks the Declaration of Independence.

- Signing of the Declaration of Independence: 81.8%
- Not sure: 9.0%
- Signing of the US Constitution: 6.5%
- The end of the Revolutionary War: 2.2%
- Drafting of the Bill of Rights: 0.4%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-30
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.5%
- Module: Democracy, Politics, & Participation
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-4](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-4)

## Citation

APSA Omnibus Survey #2026-153, fielded September 25-30, 2026, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.

Canonical question URL: [https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-4](https://reports.verasight.io/r/2026-153-apsa-omnibus-report#q-4)