Ongoing

Tides of Freedom: Spain & The Battle For American Independence

Texas Maritime Museum 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport

Tides of Freedom explores how Spanish influence, leadership, and resources helped shape the course of the Revolutionary War, an especially meaningful story for Texas, which was part of Spain’s American […]

Printing the American Revolution

Wichita Falls Museum of Art 2 Eureka Cir, Wichita Falls

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, explore how print culture was crucial to the American Revolution. Prints, books, and newspapers shaped colonists’ reactions to British […]

“Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776” Exhibit

Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection 2300 Red River Street, Austin

What happens when undergraduate historians dive into the archives? You get “Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776.” This exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence by […]

America250 Exhibit

Longview Public Library 222 W. Cotton St., Longview

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit: Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC). The Texas America250 exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, […]

Stars and Stripes on Sidney Baker Street

I10 202 Thompson Dr,, Kerrville

Stars and Stripes on Sidney Baker Street. U.S. flags will be displayed on electric poles along Sidney Baker Street from Interstate 10 to Louise Hays Park.

Stars, Stripes & States

Museum of Western Art 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville

Special outdoor display of all 50 state flags, plus the 27 flags flown under the U.S. banner since 1776. Sponsored by Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bank & […]

Becoming the United States Exhibit

Frisco Heritage Center 6455 Page St, Frisco

April 11 through July 31, 2026 Becoming the United States exhibit is a stirring new exhibit that celebrates America’s 250th birthday by tracing the nation’s journey from revolutionary sparks to […]

Liberty Lantern Walk

Frisco Heritage Center 6455 Page St, Frisco

In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Frisco community will proudly host the Liberty Lantern Walk, a breathtaking nighttime journey of 250 glowing lanterns that begins at City Hall by […]

Liberty Lantern Trail

Jimmy and Clara Jones Park 6103 Page St., Frisco

In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Frisco Heritage Museum proudly presents the Liberty Lantern Trail in conjunction with Becoming the United States. This stunning nighttime journey illuminated by 250 […]

Stars, Stripes & States: Flags of our Nation

Museum of Western Art 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville

The Museum of Western Art invites you to experience a breathtaking display of history and heritage! As you make your way up our long, winding driveway leading up to the […]

“My America…What it Means to Me” Quilt Exhibit

Texas Quilt Museum 140 W Colorado Street, La Grange

This distinctive exhibit showcases both traditional and contemporary art quilts created by artists whose personal visions of what America means to them are expressed through the art of quilting.

$10

SPARK! Places of Innovation

Kerr Arts & Cultural Center 228 Earl Garrett St., Kerrville

This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program explores innovation and invention in rural America. A companion exhibit featuring innovations and creativity developed in Kerr County will […]

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit

UTRGV University Library One W. University Blvd, Brownsville

The Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the UTRGV University Library on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Visitors can view the exhibit by stopping by either […]

Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy

San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site 220 2nd St., San Felipe

As we celebrate the holiday weekend, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit, “Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy,” highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San […]

included with site admission

Stars, Stripes & Storefronts

Meredith Memorial Football Stadium 1040 W. Loop 564, Mineola

Businesses in Mineola have been asked to decorate their windows and/or storefronts in honor of the semiquincentennial. The winner will receive a gift basket that will include “A Culinary Journey […]

America 250: Celebrating our journey to 250 years!

UTRGV University Library One W. University Blvd, Brownsville

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the UTRGV University Library. The Library has created a digital poster exhibit commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States, featuring curated resources from government […]

Mineola Historical Museum Celebrates

Mineola Historical Museum 114 N Pacific St, Mineola

The public is invited to pose with the colorful Celebrate America250 signs situated to be able to be seen on Highway 69 from all directions. The history display are included […]

Petits Texans: French Language & History Camp

French Legation State Historic Site 802 San Marcos Street, Austin

Petits Texans are invited to join the French Legation’s half day French Language & History Camp. This passport to frontier Texas is lead in partnership with Education Française Austin teachers to guide […]

$250