In recognition of America 250, the Spellman Museum of Forney History is hosting an exhibit coordinated by board member Bill Crawley which includes authentic antique weapons from the Revolutionary period plus handcrafted replicas of other weapons and accessories. Descriptions of the weapons plus key figures are included. The exhibit will remain on display through July […]

Join Site Educator Amy Kitmacher as we examine legal and illegal interactions between the Indigenous Caddo and Spanish and French settlers in colonial Spain.  Learn what it meant to be Spanish in 18th century East Texas.  This will be a free lecture.  All are welcome to attend.  No registration required.

Fort Bliss MWR and Destination El Paso are teaming up to throw the biggest birthday bash America has seen in 250 years. Get ready for a full week of star‑spangled fun. 🎤 Pop Goes the Fort – June 27 Kick off the celebration with FREE live entertainment, including the incredible 1st Armored Division Band and a major lineup of […]

Splash & Blast, Celina’s biggest summer bash, returns to Old Celina Park on Saturday, June 27! Join us for an unforgettable day of free, family-friendly excitement featuring our signature Kids Zone water slides and the Ninja Nation obstacle course. Come hungry and ready to explore, as a curated selection of food and shopping vendors will […]

Join us on Saturday, June 27, for Fireworks on the Bosque, Clifton’s annual Independence Day celebration featuring live music, food trucks, and a spectacular professional fireworks show produced by Pyro Shows of Texas . This year’s event will feature country music artist Rick Trevino alongside opening artist Zak Webb, bringing an evening of great entertainment […]

In celebration of America250, the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office will host a cinematic celebration featuring the 2020 film, “Hamilton,” at the historic Mission Marquee Plaza, located at 3100 Roosevelt Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78214. The extravaganza includes theatrical performances by the Wonder Theatre Adult Troupe, photo opportunities, demonstrations of blades and swords […]

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Rod & Gun Club! Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of a $2.50 daily range pass! But we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see […]

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 accompany SPARK!. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Join Nam Joti, a Texas artist who handcrafts brooms using centuries old traditional techniques, in learning to weave a kitchen baking tool to take home. In the past, people would break a fiber off from their handmade brooms to stick into baked goods to see if they were cooked through. Cake testers, a tool that […]

A series of Colonial Craft Workshop activities including patriotic slime, cardboard state crafts, bedazzled ornaments, pom-pom flags, and parade wand creations.