Minnesota Agencies

The committee is established to plan, guide, promote, and coordinate activities in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Minnesota’s significant contributions to the life of our nation over the course of the last 250 years.

The committee will submit an action plan to the Governor and the Minnesota Legislature by January 15, 2024, that outlines the Committee’s goals, mission, and recommendations, as well as an annual report each subsequent year that includes any update on the action plan, implementation benchmarks, and related deadlines and schedules. The Committee will submit its annual report by January 15 of each year.

The committee consists of up to 15 members, including:

• Two co-chairs and up to eight additional members to be appointed by the Governor. The Governor’s appointees will include individuals with experience and expertise in history or history education, tourism, or the humanities.
• One member of the Minnesota Senate designated by the Senate Majority Leader.
• One member of the Minnesota Senate designated by the Senate Minority Leader.
• One member of the Minnesota House of Representatives designated by the Speaker of the House.
• One member of the Minnesota House of Representatives designated by the House Minority Leader.
• One tribal member designated by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council.