As America nears the 250th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence,
California is approaching its own significant milestone –
175 years of shaping the future.
Event Highlights
Submit up to five photos – one per category – for a chance to win
Celebrate California’s natural beauty and history by participating in California State Parks’ CA 175 photo contest. Submit a photo from one of 280 state parks in up to five categories for your chance to win special prizes.
Los Angeles County, various locations
Roll up your sleeves and make an impact by planting trees, restoring green spaces, and helping build climate-resilient communities at volunteer sites across Los Angeles County with California Volunteers, Office of the Governor.
CA State Archives, CA State Library, Center for Sacramento History, Sacramento Room at the Sacramento Public Library
Crawlers tour between four host locations in Sacramento, as they view treasures from dozens of archives and special collection libraries, visit with archivists, and go on special behind-the-scenes tours.
Celebrating 175 years of California Dreaming
California, a state of dreamers and doers, has driven profound progress over the last 175 years through its profound resilience, welcoming spirit, and respect for personal freedom.
California’s success is powered by its strong, diverse communities.
Our greatest resource is our people.
Throughout history, California has come together to learn from the challenges we’ve faced to create a stronger, more vibrant future. There is still more work to do as we develop a ‘more perfect union’ – but it cannot be denied: the future happens here, first — together.
175 years later,
California stands as a global leader in technology, agriculture,
arts, entertainment, and innovation.
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