The Richardson Community Band will give a concert highlighting musical traditions throughout the eras of our nation’s history. For all ages.

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250, encouraging participants to reflect […]

Join us for a special Trivia Night with The Waystone! This year we will have 1950s and America 250 themed questions. Winners will receive prizes for 1st to 3rd place.

Learn about games children played during the American Revolution through activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. This program is FREE for Members or with Museum admission.

While our country turns 250 years old, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle, the famed JA, turns 150! In honor of this momentous occasion, Dr. Alex Hunt from West Texas A&M University is visiting the Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, August 22nd at 11 am and will look back at the history of the […]

While our country turns 250 years old, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle, the famed JA, turns 150! In honor of this momentous occasion, Dr. Alex Hunt from West Texas A&M University is visiting the Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, August 22nd at 11 am and will look back at the history of the […]

As part of our America 250 celebration, join us at the Fulton Mansion for a genealogy presentation that connects the past to the present through family history. We’ll explore how archival records, census data, and family heirlooms can reveal rich, personal stories. Participants will learn beginner-friendly techniques to start their own genealogical research, with tips […]

The Texas Capital Air Show is a family-friendly community event taking place at the San Marcos Airport, November 7th & 8th. We hope to draw families and aviation enthusiasts from all over Central Texas and beyond. Our goal is to host a world-class patriotic event that celebrates aviation, and honors the military, first responders, and […]

Join us in bringing Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto to life. We’re seeking more than 700 volunteers to prepare, place, and collect 21,500 luminaries across the San Jacinto Battlefield — each representing a Texan who gave their life in armed conflict.

Join us in bringing Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto to life. We’re seeking more than 700 volunteers to prepare, place, and collect 21,500 luminaries across the San Jacinto Battlefield — each representing a Texan who gave their life in armed conflict.