Highlighting Texas’s role in the formation of America.
Events for the 250th are happening all over the state.
See what’s coming up and submit your event.
Join us at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill on July 3rd & 4th to celebrate Independence Day as German Texans once did on the Bluff. Activities include: -laser rifle range (inspired by 19th-century German-Texan marksmanship competitions!) -historic games -patriotic craft -special tours -ice cream making Raise your flag high & proclaim “Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner” […]
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 part of our national American flag as well as the Texas flag. But how would those colors be achieved when these flags were first made? […]
The Party Starts Here on July 3! 11 am – 6 pm Take part in this FREE community event. Take a tour of the Thomas and Mattie Brown House and view the America 250 exhibit. Enjoy old-fashioned yard games, popcorn and lemonade on the porch, plus unique photo opportunities. Try your hand at writing with […]
Experience Living History! Join us for an unforgettable patriotic evening as the legendary Douglas C-47 Skytrain “That’s All, Brother” makes a special apprearance over La Grange! Watch as vintage military history comes alive with a dramatic skydiver jump exhibition over the golf course honoring the courage and sacrifice of America’s airborne forces.
Addison Kaboom Town!® is one of the most iconic Independence Day celebrations in the United States and one of the largest single-day events in Texas, approximately more than 500,000 attendees annually to the Town of Addison and surrounding areas. For over four decades, the event has celebrated the spirit of freedom, patriotism, and community that […]
When signing the Declaration of Independence, our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out! Come learn how make ink from oak galls and about the history that led to our Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence! Date: Friday, July 3 […]
As a proud border county along the Texas–Mexico border, we are honored to celebrate the 250th birthday of our great nation. Join us for an unforgettable event featuring live music, over 200 vendors, spectacular fireworks, and so much more.
Freedom Sunday is an annual community-wide celebration held the Sunday prior to July 4th in Woodville, Texas, hosted by Church in the Country. Since its launch in 2014, the event has grown into the largest Independence Day gathering in Tyler County, drawing thousands of attendees from across Southeast Texas. Freedom Sunday has become Freedom Friday, […]
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at Liberty Fest, Leander’s largest annual community event at Devine Lake Park. This family friendly celebration features live music, food and beverage vendors, children’s activities, and a vibrant festival atmosphere. The night concludes with a spectacular fireworks show. Admission is free and open to all ages.
Two hundred and fifty years ago, a new nation was born — and with it, a musical tradition unlike anything the world had ever heard. This is not your average patriotic concert. The GMA proudly presents The Music of America — a high-energy, live musical documentary that traces America’s wildly original musical story from the […]
Thank you for your interest in having your event recognized as an official Texas America250 Event! Please complete the following form to submit your event for consideration on the official website calendar. All forms will be reviewed by the Texas America250 Commission and Advisory panel.
Event submissions are reviewed weekly, and once approved, a link to the event on the website will be shared with the contact provided.
For assistance, please email the Texas America250 commission.
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Image courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Texas America250 Commission is an officially recognized State/Territory Partner of America250.org, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical partner of a federal agency. Together, this partnership jointly commemorates American history and culture in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.