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 […]

“The American Mixtape: 250 Years. 25 Tracks. One Nation” Join us for an innovative one-day professional development experience that explores America’s semiquincentennial through the lens of pivotal historical moments that shaped our nation and the world. This conference empowers K-12 social studies educators to strengthen civic understanding by examining the interconnections between Texas, U.S., and […]

You won’t want to miss this patriotic celebration of America’s 250th, bringing Fort Worth together to party like it’s 1776. This isn’t your typical golf tournament. No early tee times, no lost balls, and no waiting on the group ahead of you. Not really a tournament! You and your teammates can participate in a little friendly rivalry and a […]