Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In
2016-06-15 11:00 - 2026-06-19 14:00 (America/Chicago) | National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War this summer for Lead the Way: Civic Season Drop-In, a hands-on family program exploring how leadership shaped the Pacific War and how it continues to shape our civic life today. Designed for learners of all ages, this come-and-go experience invites families to jump into creative activities that connect past decisions to the choices we make as citizens and leaders today. Lead the Way: Civic Season Drop-In is part of the national Civic Season movement, empowering families to explore history, reflect on values, and consider their role in shaping the future. No registration required—just stop by and join the experience at your own pace.

FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
2025-11-11 10:00 - 2026-06-06 17:00 | Lone Star Flight Museum, 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston, 77034, United States
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In commemoration, the Fight to the Finish exhibit invites visitors to reflect on the final year of the war and the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought abroad and supported on the home front. Exploring the air war of 1945 and the road to victory, the exhibit highlights how Allied air power brought the conflict to a decisive end. Created by LSFM, Fight to the Finish features wartime images, historical timelines, personal accounts, and rare artifacts from the museum’s archives honoring the men and women whose resolve won the war and changed the world.
Exhibit open now through May 2026.
Exhibit is FREE with Museum Admission.

Adults (18-64) – $18
Youth (12-17) – $15
Child (5-11) – $12
Seniors (65+) – $15
Children (4 & under) – FREE
Museum Members – FREE

Texas America250 Exhibit
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
As the country celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, every state has a story to tell about its own contributions to the development of the nation.
Our 2026 exhibit, Texas America250, now on view at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, spotlights some of the areas where Texans’ contributions shine especially bright—true Texas icons that remind all Americans of the 28th state.
From cowboys to astronauts, from Beaumont to Big Bend, the country would not be what it has become without Texas.
Visit www.tsl.texas.gov/texasamerica250exhibit to explore online!

Gregg County Historical Museum's Historic Windshield Tour
2026-01-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Gregg County Historical Museum, 214 N Fredonia St, Longview, United States
Self-guided driving tour across Gregg County with audio. Gregg County Historical Museum invites you to take a journey through the people, places, and stories that shaped one of East Texas’s most remarkable communities. From early settlements and stagecoach routes to downtown landmarks, churches, cemeteries, and the oil fields that changed the world.

Exhibition: Rancheras: Spanish Texas Women and Their Contributions to American Independence
2026-01-01 09:00 - 2026-12-31 15:30 | Municipal Archives & Records Center, 719 S. Santa Rosa Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78204, United States
Rancheras: Spanish Texas Women and Their Contributions to American Independence uncovers the overlooked role of women ranch owners in eighteenth-century Texas and their
influence during the American Revolution. Through original wills, petitions, and census records, the exhibition shows how women exercised legal and economic authority under Spanish colonial law while managing cattle networks that supported frontier economies and wartime efforts. By linking Texas, Spain, and the Revolution, Rancheras reframes familiar narratives and highlights how local women and regional history shaped global events and the struggle for independence.

Lead the Way: Civic Season Drop-In
2026-01-01 11:00 - 2026-07-03 14:00 | National Museum of the Pacific War, 311 E Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit
2026-01-02 10:00 - 2026-12-31 18:00 | Palestine Public Library, 502 N. Queen St., Palestine, 75801, United States
Texas America250 traveling exhibit will be on display in the Palestine Public Library public spaces.

The American Experiment: A Celebration of America 250 exhibit
2026-01-13 11:00 - 2026-09-26 17:00 | Welcome Center at Brown House, 301 N Ballard Ave., Wylie, TX, 75098, United States
This free exhibit features a gallery of art prints that vividly depict the chronology of the American Revolution and illuminate the colonists’ struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices in their quest for liberty. Discover the motivations that ignited a desire for freedom and explore the socio-political climate that compelled ordinary people to rise against the world’s most formidable empire. Learn how the media of the day–pamphlets, newspapers, and broadsides–united the colonists in their cause, galvanized support for independence, and framed the narrative of the war. We welcome group tours! Call 972/516-6331 to schedule. Hours are 11-5 Tuesday-Saturday.

Exhibit: Tom Lea's Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North
2026-01-22 09:00 - 2026-04-26 16:00 | TX
The Magoffin Home State Historic Site, in partnership with the Tom Lea Institute, is pleased to host Tom Lea’s Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North, a collection of illustrations depicting significant historical figures who shaped the history of El Paso and the Southwest. Initially published in 1946, these images will be displayed at the Magoffin Home Visitor Center (1117 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX) from January through April 2026 as part of the American Sesquicentennial celebration.

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit
2026-01-26 08:30 - 2026-07-04 17:00 | Ingleside Public Library, 2775 Waco Street, Ingleside, TX, 78362, United States
Our Traveling Exhibit is displayed in our foyer for patrons to learn and enjoy!

America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
2026-02-01 08:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX, 75601, United States
Curated in conjunction with the Longview Museum of Fine Arts, this America the Beautiful art display features community submitted artwork. The artwork can be found on the hospital’s ground floor near the ER entrance.

Texas Constitution on Display Through July 31
2026-02-02 08:00 - 2026-07-31 08:00 | Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
From February through July, the original 1876 Texas Constitution will be on display in TSLAC’s Reference Reading Room. This landmark document isn’t just a set of lofty principles—a defining feature is its extensive detail, more typical of state law codes. Its 17 articles cover everything from voting rights and education to railroads and taxes. The very first page features a brief preamble and 14 sections from Article I: The Bill of Rights. Texas still operates under this constitution today. Don’t miss your chance to see the foundation of Texas government in person!
The Constitution display is open to the public 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. Check the Visit Us page for current information about hours, parking, and access.

Texas Constitution on View
2026-02-02 09:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos St., Austin, TX, 78701, United States
From February through July, the original 1876 Texas Constitution will be on display in TSLAC’s Reference Reading Room. This landmark document isn’t just a set of lofty principles—a defining feature is its extensive detail, more typical of state law codes. Its 17 articles cover everything from voting rights and education to railroads and taxes. The very first page features a brief preamble and 14 sections from Article I: The Bill of Rights. Texas still operates under this constitution today. Don’t miss your chance to see the foundation of Texas government in person!
The Constitution display in the Reference Reading Room is generally open to the public 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.
Check the Visit Us page for current information about hours, parking, and access: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/visit#lorenzo

Tides of Freedom: Spain & The Battle For American Independence
2026-02-02 17:00 - 2026-12-31 17:00 | Texas Maritime Museum, 1202 Navigation Circle, Rockport, TX, 78382, United States
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 territories during this pivotal era. Through captivating storytelling and historical highlights, the exhibit sheds light on the strategic importance of the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi River, and the Spanish frontier.
Central to the exhibit is the remarkable leadership of Bernardo de Gálvez, whose efforts both before and after King Carlos III of Spain declared war on Britain proved instrumental in weakening British control. Visitors will also discover how Texas cattle were driven across vast distances to help feed Spanish troops, demonstrating the region’s critical logistical role. Stories of Spanish military engagements along the Mississippi River and the Gulf further illustrate the breadth of Spain’s involvement and sacrifice.

Documenting America: Black History in Government Records
2026-02-09 07:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00 | Fondren Library, Rice University, 6100 Main, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
From laws and reports to statistics and public programs, government publications offer critical evidence of Black history in the United States. This exhibit features the history and development of the Federal agency – U.S. Commission of Civic Rights, how it has recorded, shaped, and responded to Black experiences over time.
The exhibit is open to the Rice community and the general public.

"Favorite Black Media" Board
2026-02-09 07:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00 | Fondren Library, Rice University, 6100 Main, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join Us for Fun!
Instructions: Write your favorite black movie, music, or art and why on the sticky notes & post it. The activity shows the influence of Black media on current culture.

"Heritage/Visit": Push Pin Map
2026-02-09 07:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00 | Fondren Library, Rice University, 6100 Main, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join Us for Fun!
Instructions:
Red Pins: Where your heritage originates
Green pins: Where you’d like to visit.
Shows the immigration history and patterns of African Americans and recent immigrants from Africa.

Music in the Chamber: 1826-1876
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:00 | George A. Purefoy Municipal Center, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco, TX, 75934, United States
As the Music in the Chambers series continues, this performance features the musical stylings of 1826 to 1876.
Founded in 2021, SEUM Chamber is a vibrant and versatile string ensemble that brings music to life through performances in various formations, including string duo, trio, piano trio, and string quartet. Their repertoire spans a rich spectrum of styles—from Baroque and Classical masterpieces to Romantic and Contemporary works—reflecting their passion for both tradition and innovation. Featuring violinists Hyeryun Cha and Mikyung Kim Kwon, violist Rachel Kim, and cellist Hyunmi Cho, SEUM Chamber has captivated audiences across the Dallas–Fort Worth area with performances in concert halls, community events, and church venues. Their expressive playing and ensemble chemistry continue to earn them a growing reputation for musical excellence and artistry. Chamber’s members serve as inspiring mentors at Semihan Music Academy, local colleges, and public schools, where they share their love of music and guide young musicians in their artistic journeys. Since its founding, SEUM Chamber has performed regularly and continues to broaden its musical reach.
