Ongoing

Texas America250 Exhibit

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos St., Austin

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 […]

Gregg County Historical Museum’s Historic Windshield Tour

Gregg County Historical Museum 214 N Fredonia St, Longview

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 […]

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit

Palestine Public Library 502 N. Queen St., Palestine

Texas America250 traveling exhibit will be on display in the Palestine Public Library public spaces.

The American Experiment: A Celebration of America 250 exhibit

Welcome Center at Brown House 301 N Ballard Ave., Wylie

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 […]

Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit

Ingleside Public Library 2775 Waco Street, Ingleside

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

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview

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 […]

Texas Constitution on Display Through July 31

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos St., Austin

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 […]

Texas Constitution on View

Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building 1201 Brazos St., Austin

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 […]

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

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 […]

American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise (NARA Exhibit)

LBJ Presidential Library 2313 Red River St., Austin

Through an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History, the Library showcases extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across […]

$16

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

America250 Best-Decorated Residence Contest

Meredith Memorial Football Stadium 1040 W. Loop 564, Mineola

Residents are asked to decorate their homes and yards in honor of America250. The Kiwanis Club is offering a five-year subscription to the annual flag service to the winner.

America250 Best-Decorated Residence Contest

Meredith Memorial Football Stadium 1040 W. Loop 564, Mineola

Residents are asked to decorate their homes and yards in honor of America250. The Kiwanis Club is offering a five-year subscription to the annual flag service to the winner. Mineola […]

Made in Texas: 116 Years of Aviation History

Lone Star Flight Museum 11551 Aerospace Ave., Houston

In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, LSFM reflects on Texas’s contributions to national and global aviation achievements. Texas was home to several major pilot training locations during World […]

$18

4th Annual Patriotic Revival Flag Project

Three Rivers City Hall 105 N Harborth, Three Rivers

Hundreds of red, white, and blue flags will soon line the lawn of Three Rivers City Hall, each one purchased by community members to honor a loved one who served. […]

Let Freedom Wag

El Paso Animal Services 5001 Fred Wilson Ave, El Paso

El Paso Animal Services will host its “Let Freedom Wag” adoption promotion from June 27 through July 4, featuring $2.50 adoptions on all pets.

Landmark Documents (1776-Present)

Fondren Library, Rice University 6100 Main, Houston

This large-scale wall exhibit features 17 poster panels organized into eight historical periods, showcasing landmark U.S. government documents that have shaped the course of American history. From the signing of […]

My Flag, My Story: A National Virtual Show-and-Tell Experience

Virtual Event

“My Flag, My Story” is a statewide and national virtual engagement initiative designed to honor America’s 250th anniversary by inviting individuals, families, schools, veterans, first responders, and community organizations to […]

Our American Revolution Patriots – Find Yours

College Station Larry J Ringer Library 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S, College Station

In collaboration with the La Villita Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Independence Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Join us for a hands-on event where participants will […]

America’s 250th Celebration Weekend

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort 1 Resort Way, Boerne

Celebrate Independence Day weekend in true Hill Country style at Tapatio Springs from July 3–5! Kick things off with 2-steppin’ on the patio Friday evening with live music and dinner […]

The Colors of Patriotism

Mineola League of the Arts Building 200 W. Blair Street, Mineola

A Day of Art and Patriotism – Free watermelon slices and lemonade; The Shot Heard Around the World shooting paint and media at a canvas; Pop Art, popping balloons filled […]

A Star-Spangled Jubilee

Anderson County Courthouse 500 N Church Street, Palestine

Palestine, TX is celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way. Join us July 3-4, 2026 for America 250: A Star-Spangled Jubilee, two days of activities, music, and good old-fashioned […]

Freedom Celebration in Towle Park

Towle Memorial Park 3000 Towle Park Rd., Snyder

Join us for Snyder’s Annual Two-Day Freedom Celebration at Towle Memorial Park! Enjoy vendors, delicious food, carnival rides, live music, family fun, and the BEST fireworks show in West Texas […]

Red, White, & Goals

Armstrong Park 100 James Collins Blvd, Duncanville

July 3 – Soccer Watch Party & Community Kickoff The weekend begins with a large community watch party featuring a live broadcast of multiple World Cup matches. The watch party […]

America 250 A Star Studded Jubilee

Downtown Palestine 500 N Church Street, Palestine

Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday in Palestine, TX! Enjoy a weekend of classic, all-American fun featuring a fireworks show, live music featuring Detroit Steel, historical reenactments, a food truck showdown, […]

Sparks and Stripes

Lake Carolyn 433 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving

Sky Elements Drones returns this year to Irving’s annual Sparks & Stripes celebration. This event brings two days of patriotic fun to life each year, but even more so this […]

Anthem Celebration 5K + Kids Dash

Cullen Elementary 873 Anthem Parkway, Kyle

Join us for our 3rd Annual Anthem Celebration 5K and Kids Dash, a star-spangled community tradition that brings neighbors together for fun, fitness, and patriotic pride! This year’s race is […]

Pancake Breakfast Independence Day America’s 250th

Wisener Field Airport

Celebrate Independence Day and America’s 250th Anniversary at the Historic Mineola Wisener Field, proudly celebrating 109 years! Fly in or drive in for a morning of family fun featuring hot […]

50th Annual South County 4th of July Parade – “America 250!”

The Woodlands Town Center – Market Street 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, the South County Fourth of July Parade Committee proudly presents the 50th Annual Parade themed “America 250!”—a vibrant tribute to […]

Patriot Run

3 PALMS ACTION SPORTS PARK 15100 Interstate 45 S., Conroe

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America at the Patriot Run this 4th of July! Join us for a fun-filled outdoor run and community celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday. Runners and […]

$10

“A General Holiday, 1876”: Centennial Reenactment Event

Fort McKavett 7066 FM 864, Fort McKavett

Come visit us and experience what it was like to celebrate the centennial of America in 1876! Walk around and visit with the soldiers and watch as they compete in […]

included with site admission

Stars and Stripes in Young County

Young County Veterans Memorial Plaza 516 4th St., Graham

In recognition of America’s 250th Anniversary (the Semiquincentennial), Young County, Texas will host an expanded Independence Day celebration on July 4, 2026, organized by the newly formed nonprofit, Young County […]

Ink Your Own Declaration

Government Canyon State Natural Area 12861 Galm Rd, San Antonio

On this date, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which was written using ink made from oak galls. What’s a gall? Stop by and find out! […]

$6

America250 Celebration

Mineola Civic Center 1150 N. Newsom Street

There will be inflatables (including a 22-foot red, white and blue water slide) and giant yard games to allow our children to create lifelong memories of this important event, as […]

All American 4th

Collin College Parking Lot 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano

Come celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the All American 4th event. Join us on Saturday, July 4 for an unforgettable evening of free family fun, including games, food and drinks […]

Center Point Community Breakfast

Center Point Heritage Park 301 Ranch to Market Rd 480, Center Point

A Fourth of July celebration presented with the Center Point Historic Preservation Association. U.S. flags will be displayed throughout downtown Center Point.

Rockport Art Festival

Rockport Festival Grounds 1500 E. Laurel St., Rockport

Rockport Center for the Arts hosts the Rockport Art Festival, a two-day juried art festival held annually over Fourth of July weekend. Now in its 58th year, the festival is […]

Red White & Blue Birding Hike

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Rd 77, Strawn

How many birds can you find sporting the flags colors on this guided hike? Black. Gray. Yellow. Green. And every other color you can think of! Birds come in an […]

$7

USA250 – Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

Point Blank Community Church Community Outreach Center 7360 US-190, Point Blank

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Point Blank, San Jacinto County, Texas on Saturday, July 4, 2026. FREE Admission to the event – an old fashioned gathering honoring […]

America 250: Faith, Family, Freedom Parade

Downtown Chappell Hill 5070 Main Street, Chappell Hill

Biggest Small Town Parade celebrating America 250: Faith, Family and Freedom. Parade complete with colorful entries, marching groups, farm equipment, live music after the parade.

Red, White, and Blue Weekend: Dyeing with Indigo

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

Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! We know these colors well: Red, White, and Blue. They are a […]

included with site admission

San Jacinto Family Day: Declaration Documents – Quill and Ink

San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site 3523 Independence Parkway South, La Porte

In their own pursuits of freedom, representatives of the United States, Mexico, and Texas each penned their grievances and intentions to leave their countries of origin in declarations of independence. […]

free

250th Independence Day Picnic

White Rock Baptist Church 5061 Co Rd 1220, Anna

Our small congregation is hosting a day of food and fun for all ages. We’d love for your family to join ours for a 250th Independence Day Picnic!

Jefferson Salutes America

Downtown Jefferson 305 E. Austin St, Jefferson

Enjoy an old-fashioned celebration of the country’s birthday. Activities start at Ostott Park with a kids parade, homemade ice cream contest, pie auction, games, live music, and food. At night […]

Fourth of July Veterans & First Responders Cookout

Autumn Wind Assisted Living Center Courtyard 135 Autumn Wind Court, Mineola

Veterans and First Responder Cookout at our local assisted living center to honor those who have served to help fight for our freedom and those who enforce our laws and […]

Star-Spangled Spectacular

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St, Dallas

Celebrate Independence Day in style at the Dallas Winds’ annual Star‑Spangled Spectacular, happening Saturday, July 4 at 1 pm at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Under the masterful baton of Grammy‑nominated conductor […]

$34.50

Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic

Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site 609 S. Lamar, Denison

Bring your picnic baskets and lawn chairs to the Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, and to take part in traditional 4th of July Picnic activities. […]

free

Honor, Flight & Freedom Celebrating America250

Meredith Memorial Football Stadium 1040 W. Loop 564, Mineola

Winners of the Kiwanis Club’s Best Decorated Residence and Main Street’s Stars, Stripes & Storefronts contests will be named. Winning Veterans Day essay will be read, there will be patriotic […]

Stars, Stripes and Spirit

Cailloux Theater 910 Main St, Kerrville

Stars, Stripes and Spirit: Remembrance & Resilience, presented by Symphony of the Hills. Doors open at 3 p.m. Concert begins at 4 p.m. Free to attend. No reservations. Space available. […]

Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks in Edinburg

Ebony Hills Golf Course 300 W Mark Pena Dr., Edinburg

Celebrate Independence Day in unforgettable style at Texas Cook’Em High Steaks, a spectacular annual festival presented by the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Ebony Hills […]

4th Fest Celebration

Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds 7902 Fairmont Pkwy, Pasadena

Pasadena’s annual 4th Fest is a FREE large-scale community celebration held on July 4th in recognition of Independence Day and this year as part of the Texas America250 initiative, commemorating […]

America 250 Celebration

San Jacinto Plaza 114 W Mills Ave, El Paso

El Paso is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a full week of events that bring together culture, community, and celebration. From June 27 through July 4, you’ll find something happening […]

Celebration of Freedom, presented by Bayway Chevrolet

Independence Park 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland

Celebrating 250 years with our annual community event, concert and fireworks. We will have our local VFW post joining us in presenting a traditional flag ceremony.

Star Spangled Skies

Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Rd 77, Strawn

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday under the stars! Our night sky is filled with tales of impossible challenges, incredible love stories, and inspirational redemption arches. In these myths and legends, our […]