In 1955, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the law creating Constitution Week. But it never would have reached his desk if it weren’t for the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioning Congress.

Members of the National Lancers state militia unit pass the front of the State House on Sept. 17, 2024 ahead of a press conference launching the MA250 initiative to promote the state during the upcoming Revolutionary War anniversary (State House News Service). State House News Service

The initiative is being planned as part of America 250, a national initiative in which states are encouraged to host events for roughly two years leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.