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.
Were the relationships between America’s founders really as dramatic as they appear in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton? In reality, they were even more intense. In this lively and story-driven presentation, historian and podcaster Howard Dorre explores the rivalries, grudges, and political clashes that shaped the early United States—from the bitterness between Benjamin Franklin and both […]
Please join us at Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center (located one mile west of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site) for a program focusing on the lives of those in San Felipe de Austin that lived under enslavement. Learn about their unique personal stories that impacted the history of San Felipe and […]
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.
The WilCo America250 Family Celebration is a free event to celebrate our country’s semi-quincentennial on Flag Day, June 14, 2026. The event will feature music, games, historical figures and other activities for all ages. Free ice cream and cupcakes will be offered, with food trucks available for other food purchases. Participants can learn revolutionary war […]
Join us this summer for Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In, a family-friendly program that explores 250 years of American history through the lens of leadership in the Pacific War. Each day offers a new, engaging activity—mixing history, art, STEM, music, and creative problem-solving—to help families connect with the people and decisions that shaped the Pacific […]
Learn about the flags of Texas and the American Revolution through crafts, 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. Program is included with admission Adult: $17 Student, Military, or Senior (age […]
Kick off Civic Season 2026 by exploring citizenship in H. L. Kreische’s time. Do you have what it takes to become a U.S. citizen in the 19th century? Test your skills and sign your oath to the States! Make it official by adding your own wax seal. Then, compare Kreische’s citizenship journey with activities about […]
This Civic Season, visit the Sam Rayburn House as we have Civics and Democracy, a free come-and-go program with a focus on the definition of civics, how voting works, and the benefits of volunteering in your community. We will also have supplies available for you to create a campaign poster for yourself or Sam Rayburn, […]
Wandering the vast landscape of global traditions, Nadodi unites musicians from around the world in search of a new sound. Nadodi is on an ever evolving journey, pulling from roots in India, the United States, Indonesia, Malaysia, Israel, and more. With each of its members bringing virtuosic skill and unique sensibilities, Nadodi is forging a […]
The 75th Annual National Square Dance Convention will be June 24-27, 2026 in Waco. Texas is hosting this annual event for the first time in 20 years. The convention will bring approximately 4000 people from all over the United States who love the activity of square dancing. In 1991, Texas officially recognized square dancing as […]
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.