Museum of Work & Culture Celebrates America’s 250th with a Wish Wall

(WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Museum of Work & Culture, a Rhode Island Historical Society museum, invites the community to participate in a Wish Wall, a nationwide initiative capturing Americans’ hopes and dreams for the future.

Visitors can add a personal wish for the nation, state, or city — from small acts of kindness to big visions for change — to a frame loom, weaving their wishes into a colorful community tapestry.

The initiative, coordinated by Made By Us and rolled out nationwide across dozens of museums, libraries, parks, community hubs, and gatherings, creates a powerful experience for individuals to participate in envisioning – and then shaping – the future. Visitors can also add their wishes online at OnOur250th.org, hosted by a collective of 25 museums. 

“Our wall, Woven Wishes, gives everyone a voice in imagining what comes next,” said Rachael Guadagni, Education and Programs Manager. “It’s a simple act of hope — and a collective snapshot of what we value most as a nation, a state, and a city.”

Wish Walls are coordinated across the United States for the nation’s 250th anniversary by Made By Us. Find more Wish Walls at thecivicseason.com/wish-walls and leave your wish online at OnOur250th.org. For more information about the museum’s wall, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..