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SUMMARY:Bexar America250 Celebration Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off Bexar America250 with a special public celebration on Saturday\, February 7 at 12:30 p.m. in Main Plaza\, historically known as Plaza de las Islas\, in the heart of San Antonio. \nThe program will feature remarks from Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai. Attendees will experience living history elements\, including cattle and horses provided by the San Antonio Charro Association and participation from the Bexar County Mounted Horse Deputies Unit\, bringing the plaza’s rich past to life. The celebration will also include Los Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez\, with a reenactor portraying Bernardo de Gálvez\, the Spanish military leader whose contributions were critical to the American victory. \nTogether\, we will honor the diverse people\, cultures\, and alliances that shaped Bexar’s unique place in the story of America’s independence \n.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/bexar-america250-celebration-kickoff/
LOCATION:Main Plaza\, 115 N Main Ave.\, San Antonio\, Texas\, 78205\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T140000
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SUMMARY:National Revolutionary War Exhibit and Super Saturday
DESCRIPTION:The Battlefield Trust traveling National Revolutionary War Exhibit will be at this event with a hands on Colonial Experience including Rope Making\, Making Butter\, Basket Weaving\, Homesteading with live animals\, Tanner teaching about tanning hides and preserving skins\, Forestry – plant and tree identification\, animal track identification\, Mountain Man storytelling\, Stories read in the Library about Colonial life and the Revolutionary War period of America\, a Patriotic selfie area and the opportunity to sign The Declaration of Independence\, a food truck providing hamburgers and hotdogs\, Birthday cake to celebrate America 250! and more!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/national-revolutionary-war-exhibit-and-super-saturday/
LOCATION:Kilgore Public Library\, 301 N Henderson Blvd\, Kilgore\, TX\, 75662\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20251219T211840Z
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SUMMARY:Cooking Class: Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Using historic recipes\, site staff will explore the contributions of Chinese settlers. Jiaozi\, or potstickers\, are dumplings prepared for the Chinese New Year by filling a dough casing with meat and vegetables. El Paso had the largest Chinese population in the state of Texas in the 1880’s. Their contribution began with the arrival of the train in 1881 and continues today! The cost is $10 per person. All ingredients are provided. Please call (915) 533-5147 to register in advance as space is limited.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/cooking-class-jiaozi-chinese-dumplings/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20251219T211840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211840Z
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SUMMARY:March on Fredonia
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual March on Fredonia event coming up on Saturday\, February 7th! \nThis event commemorates the Austin militia joining in on the effort to quell the Fredonian Rebellion which began in 1826; a time in which a few lone colonists attempted to claim independence from Mexico ten years before Texas would do so officially. \nLearn what it took to be a member of Austin’s militia 200 years ago\, about why no one wanted to declare independence from Mexico that early\, and (best of all) see a cannon be fired! \nThe fun begins at 9am on Saturday\, February 7th. The story starts here\, at San Felipe de Austin!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/march-on-fredonia/
LOCATION:San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site\, 220 2nd St.\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20260129T185712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T185712Z
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SUMMARY:American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:View the Battlefield Trust American Revolutionary War Experience Traveling Exhibit plus additional exhibit detailing Texas (New Spain) contribution to the Patriot cause in the American Revolutionary War.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/american-revolution-experience-traveling-exhibit/
LOCATION:Kilgore Public Library\, 301 N Henderson Blvd\, Kilgore\, TX\, 75662\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20260127T211532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T211532Z
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SUMMARY:Tides of Freedom: Spain and the Battle for American Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Maritime Museum will host an opening reception for this exciting new exhibit on Monday\, February 2nd\, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This special evening celebration\, which is open to the public\, will feature light refreshments and a presentation by noted historian Caroline Crimm\, offering guests a deeper look into Spain’s vital place in the fight for American Independence. Tides of Freedom explores how Spanish influence\, leadership\, and resources helped shape the course of the Revolutionary War\, an especially meaningful story for Texas\, which was part of Spain’s American territories during this pivotal era. Through captivating storytelling and historical highlights\, the exhibit sheds light on the strategic importance of the Gulf Coast\, the Mississippi River\, and the Spanish frontier. The exhibit will remain on display through the end of the year.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/tides-of-freedom-spain-and-the-battle-for-american-independence/
LOCATION:Texas Maritime Museum\, 1202 Navigation Circle\, Rockport\, TX\, 78382\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20260102T222248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T220155Z
UID:2077-1769855400-1769878800@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Saturday History Lecture: Texas and the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker John Espinosa\, Governor General – Member of the Houston Chapter\, Los Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez\, will tell how Texas\, although not part of the United States at the time\, contributed to the American Revolution.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/saturday-history-lecture-texas-and-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Republic of Texas Plaza\, 5117 North Main Street\,\, Baytown\, TX\, 77522\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20251020T171302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T173322Z
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SUMMARY:Levi Jordan & Varner-Hogg Plantations Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Ima Hogg: The Governor’s Daughter by Virginia Bernhard is the story of Ima Hogg\, the only daughter of Governor James Stephen Hogg. Ima was born in 1882 and died in 1975 at the age of 93\, and she became a legend in her own right. Ima attended the University of Texas\, studied music in New York City\, and was a beneficiary of her father’s investment in the oil boom in West Columbia\, Texas. Ima devoted much of her life to the enrichment of the educational and cultural life of Texas and gave her house and Early American art and furniture collection at the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site to the people of Texas in 1958. \nThis is a virtual event
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/levi-jordan-varner-hogg-plantations-virtual-book-club/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T183000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20260113T221724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T221724Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge to the Future
DESCRIPTION:The Comanche County Museum is proud to launch the “Bridge to the Future” Project in commemoration of Texas America250\, a year-long celebration honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary and the vital role Texas plays in America’s story. The centerpiece of this initiative will take place on Saturday\, January 24\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m.\, when the museum will prepare to illuminate its four historic pony bridges on the campus grounds. Each bridge will be adorned with red\, white\, and blue lights\, symbolically linking Comanche County’s rich historical legacy with its vision for a vibrant future. The evening will feature a community gathering culminating in a ceremonial countdown to sunset at precisely 6:00 p.m.\, at which time the switch will be thrown to activate the lights\, officially launching the celebration. Throughout 2026\, the illuminated bridges will serve as a lasting symbol of the enduring connection between the community’s proud past and its forward-thinking aspirations. “Comanche County is more than a destination—it is a living testament to history and a community committed to progress\,” said museum representatives. “We invite residents and visitors alike to join us in lighting the way for this historic milestone and to make 2026 a year to remember together.” For more information about the “Bridge to the Future” Project and upcoming Texas America250 events at the Comanche County Historical Museum\, please visit the museum’s website or contact the museum directly.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/bridge-to-the-future/
LOCATION:Comanche County Historical Museum\, 402 Moorman Road\, Comanche\, TX\, 76442\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20251020T172422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T172522Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving Family Photographs and Documents
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years)\, we also honor local and family history. Join the French Legation State Historic Site Educators in the second session of our Genealogy Research series: Preserving Family Photographs and Documents. Do you have old family records stashed in random boxes? From letters and newspapers to photographs we will discuss storage tips\, resources\, and how to use the sources in research. Preserving Family Photographs and Documents will feature a short presentation on storing and preserving photographs and documents as well as a demonstration of how to scan these items using a phone so you can scan at home like a pro! \nPlease note that this program is a presentation and demonstration of how to preserve family photographs and documents. We will not scan photographs and documents from home collections.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/preserving-family-photographs-and-documents/
LOCATION:French Legation State Historic Site\, 802 San Marcos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20251020T173557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T173822Z
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SUMMARY:Hearth Wars
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, January 24th as some of the best cooks in Texas museums face off to see who is the best cook in Austin’s Colony! Staff and volunteers from various Texas Historical Commission sites will all compete to make the best dish using a mysterious secret ingredient. Contestants will begin cooking at 9am with judging to take place between 12:00 and 1:30. Awards will be given out for the top places at 2:30pm. While registration is limited to a select audience\, the public is welcome to come see all the contestants cooking and the award ceremony at 2:30!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/hearth-wars/
LOCATION:San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site\, 220 2nd St.\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090727
CREATED:20260102T220048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T220048Z
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SUMMARY:Music in the Chamber: 1776-1826
DESCRIPTION:Soloists from the renowned Austin Baroque Orchestra present “Close Encounters of the Colonial Kind\,” evoking the sonic world of colonial North America in a commemoration of the first 50 years after American independence. Featuring replicas of instruments from the 18th century and music from the four colonial powers — England\, Spain\, France\, and the Netherlands — listeners will enjoy popular songs by late composers Ignacio Jerusalem\, Jean-Baptiste Lully\, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck\, Alexander Reinagle\, and more. Whether sounds from the cathedrals of New Spain\, or the Ursuline Convent in New Orleans\, or melodies originating in the small settlement of New Amsterdam\, or the Revolutionary-War-era streets of Boston\, this program invites the audience to consider how musical traditions crossed oceans\, transformed cultures\, and took root in American soil amid the complexities of colonial life.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/music-in-the-chamber-1776-1826/
LOCATION:George A. Purefoy Municipal Center\, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.\, Frisco\, TX\, 75934\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251219T211839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211839Z
UID:2011-1769072400-1777219200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Tom Lea's Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North
DESCRIPTION:The Magoffin Home State Historic Site\, in partnership with the Tom Lea Institute\, is pleased to host Tom Lea’s Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North\, a collection of illustrations depicting significant historical figures who shaped the history of El Paso and the Southwest. Initially published in 1946\, these images will be displayed at the Magoffin Home Visitor Center (1117 Magoffin Avenue\, El Paso\, TX) from January through April 2026 as part of the American Sesquicentennial celebration.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/exhibit-tom-leas-twelve-travelers-through-the-pass-of-the-north/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20250808T174327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T174327Z
UID:1601-1768746600-1768752000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America 250: Texas in the Nation's Service (Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION:The NCHM’s Modern Times speaker series this year is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The lectures over the course of the year will show how the people and events of Texas have helped to shape the United States more broadly. \nModern Times – Texas Modernism presented by Dr. Katie Robinson Edwards | January 18\, 2026 \n$10 general admission\, $5 students\, free to members
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america-250-texas-in-the-nations-service-lecture-series-3/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T180558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T180558Z
UID:1843-1768644000-1768651200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:A Chef and Their Tools: A Crash Course on Cast Iron Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of enslaved chefs and their shaping of American cuisine. Enslaved chefs like Hercules Posey and James Hemmings used cast iron pots and pans everyday to create fine meals. During this program you will also learn about how to restore cast iron and keep it in tip-top shape!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/a-chef-and-their-tools-a-crash-course-on-cast-iron-care/
LOCATION:Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site\, 1702 N 13th St\, West Columbia\, TX\, 77486\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20260115T230035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T230659Z
UID:2155-1768201200-1769882400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:History of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed on the third Monday in January)\, this exhibit explores the life and legacy of Dr. King and the broader national commitment to service and social justice. Explore the history behind establishing MLK Day and its significance today. \nVisitors are invited to reflect on questions such as: \n\nHow is a national holiday established\, e.g.\, MLK Day?\nWhat is the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. Day\, and how might we\, as individuals or communities\, embody that spirit in our actions today?\nWhat is the budgetary cost of establishing a national holiday?
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/history-of-martin-luther-king-jr-day/
LOCATION:Fondren Library\, Rice University\, 6100 Main\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20250917T182422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T182422Z
UID:1659-1768064400-1768064400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Lincoln Reagan Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique evening celebrating America and its rich history with a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Step back in time with historical interpreters dressed as iconic figures such as George Washington\, John Adams\, Betsy Ross\, and others who helped shape our nation. \nThe evening will feature: \n\nA seated dinner\nSilent and live auctions offering rare and historic items\nThoughtfully designed lighting and décor to transport guests to the era of America’s founding\nInspiring speakers\nSpecial awards presentations\nA celebration of America—right here in Texas\n\nDon’t miss this powerful tribute to our country’s heritage and the people who continue to preserve its story.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/lincoln-reagan-experience/
LOCATION:Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center\, 1800 Highway 26E\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T181736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T181736Z
UID:1842-1766224800-1766246400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:190th Anniversary of the Goliad Declaration of Independence!
DESCRIPTION:Living Historians will be recreating the sigining of the first Texas Declaration 190 years to the day on the same spot as the original signers! This event is part of the Presidio La Bahia 190th Series commemorating the 190th Anniversary of the Texas War for Independence. More Info to come!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/190th-anniversary-of-the-goliad-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Presidio La Bahia State Historic Site\, 217 Loop 71\, Goliad\, Texas\, 77963\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T103000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251210T215111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T221024Z
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SUMMARY:Ceremonial Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:The Sheriffs’ Association of Texas in conjunction with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office will hold a flag raising ceremony on Thursday\, December 18\, 2025 beginning at 10:30 AM.  \nThe ceremony will take place at the historic courthouse in downtown Fort Worth: 100 W. Weatherford Street\, Fort Worth\, TX 76196.   \nThe ceremony will be held on the east (most scenic) side of the building.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/ceremonial-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Tarrant Courthouse\, 10 W Weatherford Street\, Forth Worth\, TX\, 76196\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T182446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182446Z
UID:1840-1765044000-1765062000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto
DESCRIPTION:Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto will take place on Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\, to commemorate the sacrifice of the over 21\,500 Texans who have given their lives in armed conflict. Volunteer groups are needed to participate by placing and picking up 21\,500 candles on the San Jacinto Battlefield to visually depict what President Abraham Lincoln called “the last full measure of devotion.” The San Jacinto Battlefield represents both liberty and the price required to maintain it. This special event will serve to educate current and future generations about the sacrifices made by our ancestors for our benefit.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fields-of-honor-a-luminous-tribute-at-san-jacinto/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\, 3523 Independence Parkway South\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T182949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182949Z
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SUMMARY:Fields of Honor Set-Up
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fields-of-honor-set-up-2/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\, 3523 Independence Parkway South\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20250828T164621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T164621Z
UID:1629-1763323200-1763762400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION\, a new six-part\, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence\, will premiere on Sunday\, November 16 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday\, November 21st at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. The full series will be available to stream beginning Sunday\, November 16 at PBS.org and on the PBS App.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T183120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T183120Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Genealogy: Researching Family History
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years)\, we also honor local and family history. Join the Texas Historical Commission’s Historical Markers Historian\, Alicia Costello\, in the first session of our Genealogy Research series. This Introduction to Genealogy and Family History Research will feature a presentation on how to get started researching local and family history. Perfect for anyone interested in learning more about genealogy or people interested in beginning their own research.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/intro-to-genealogy-researching-family-history/
LOCATION:French Legation State Historic Site\, 802 San Marcos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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UID:1836-1763128800-1763132400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover your roots at the Fulton Mansion’s genealogy workshop! Learn tips and tools to explore your family history\, uncover hidden stories\, and trace your lineage. Inspired by the Fulton family tree\, this hands-on session will guide you through starting your own ancestral journey. Perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts alike!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/genealogy-workshop/
LOCATION:Fulton Mansion State Historic Site\, 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd.\, Rockport\, Texas\, 78382\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000
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CREATED:20250828T181204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T181204Z
UID:1639-1763031600-1763035200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Texas America250 Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Participate in public open meetings of the Texas America250 Commission virtually through Zoom or in person at the Bullock Museum in Austin\, Texas. \nVirtual meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86569955969?pwd=gcbOvAS2FxmuCGPLVkiPL5pap4SGqf.1
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/texas-america250-commission-meeting-6-2-2/
LOCATION:The Bullock Museum\, 1800 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20250808T171824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T171824Z
UID:1588-1762858800-1762862400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Annual Veterans celebration – past\, present & future – from across North Texas hosted by the City of Fort Worth and organized by the Tarrant County Veterans Council. \n“Saluting Vietnam Veterans” is the theme of this year’s parade set to step off on Tuesday\, November 11 (Election Day)\, at 11 a.m. Participants will form up in the Panther Island Pavilion parking lot\, march to the Tarrant County Courthouse and through downtown Fort Worth as part of the celebration.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/tarrant-county-veterans-day-parade/
LOCATION:Panther Island Pavilion\, 395 Purcey St\, Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251113T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T181608Z
UID:1922-1762855200-1780765200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:FIGHT TO THE FINISH: Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the End of World War II
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 80th  anniversary of the end of World War II. In commemoration\, the Fight to the Finish exhibit invites visitors to reflect on the final year of the war and the extraordinary courage\, sacrifice\, and determination of those who fought abroad and supported on the home front. Exploring the air war of 1945 and the road to victory\, the exhibit highlights how Allied air power brought the conflict to a decisive end. Created by LSFM\, Fight to the Finish features wartime images\, historical timelines\, personal accounts\, and rare artifacts from the museum’s archives honoring the men and women whose resolve won the war and changed the world. \nExhibit open now through May 2026. \nExhibit is FREE with Museum Admission. \n\nAdults (18-64) – $18\nYouth (12-17) – $15\nChild (5-11) – $12\nSeniors (65+) – $15\nChildren (4 & under) – FREE\nMuseum Members – FREE
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fight-to-the-finish-commemorating-the-80th-anniversary-of-the-end-of-world-war-ii/
LOCATION:Lone Star Flight Museum\, 11551 Aerospace Ave.\, Houston\, 77034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T184529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T184529Z
UID:1834-1762596000-1762619400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Grand Reopening at Washington-on-the-Brazos
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, November 8 for our Grand Reopening Event! The event begins at 10am at the Visitor Center with a special ribbon cutting. Afterwards\, the program “Citizens of the Republic” will take place until 4:30 at the newly recreated Washington Townsite Experience. This program will feature interactive and engaging living history programs in a choose your own adventure format! Scheduled historical scenes will be performed at Independence Hall\, and at newly created buildings Sam Houston’s President’s Office\, and the Congress Hall at Hatfield’s Exchange. Visitors will also be able to tour the newly renovated Star of the Republic Museum and Visitors Center. Food trucks will be on site providing food for visitors throughout the day. You won’t want to miss this once in a generation event!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/grand-reopening-at-washington-on-the-brazos/
LOCATION:Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site\, 23400 Park Rd 12\, Washington\, TX\, 77880\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20251020T184318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T184318Z
UID:1835-1762596000-1762610400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Red\, White\, & Stew
DESCRIPTION:What’s cooking in the Kreische kitchen? In celebration of the upcoming America 250\, join us for tasty demonstrations celebrating America’s unique and multicultural food history from 19th-century Fayette County. This month’s program will focus on a German-Texas inspired menu\, including sausage inthe smokehouse\, hearty German stew\, and a home-baked treat made on our wood-burning stove. Chat with our living history interpreters\, tour the house\, and take in all the delicious smells.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/red-white-stew/
LOCATION:Kreische Brewery State Historic Site\, 414 TX-92 Spur\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T090728
CREATED:20250808T174021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T174021Z
UID:1597-1762093800-1762099200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America 250: Texas in the Nation's Service (Lecture Series)
DESCRIPTION:The NCHM’s Modern Times speaker series this year is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The lectures over the course of the year will show how the people and events of Texas have helped to shape the United States more broadly. \nModern Times –  NASA and Texas presented by Karen Kincaid Brady | November 2\, 2025 \n$10 general admission\, $5 students\, free to members
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america-250-texas-in-the-nations-service-lecture-series-2/
LOCATION:Neill-Cochran House Museum\, 2310 San Gabriel Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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