America's 250th birthday, otherwise known as the United States Semiquincentennial, is less than four months away.

Between now and July 4, the city of Norwalk is inviting residents to become a part of history.

"Being an American is so important to me,"

Community members can visit the Norwalk Registrar of Voters Office, Room 103 at City Hall, and sign an archive book with their name and a couple of sentences about why they love America or what it means to them.

"I still believe in the American dream. In fact, I'm the first member of my family on both sides to graduate from college. So, you know, the opportunities that we have here in America are incredible. And I still believe that we have that to offer," said Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth.

Smyth was the fourth person to sign the book. The Registrar of Voters said they are expecting hundreds of people to leave their mark in it. There is also a digital archive book available online for anyone interested in signing.

The signed books will be permanently archived in City Hall.

Younger participants are encouraged to draw a picture showing what America means to them, and drop it off at Room 103. The drawing will be added to the archive books and saved in a special America 250th anniversary archive.

Anyone can sign the book or drop off a drawing anytime City Hall is open.