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.
Come to the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building next to the Texas Capitol and view a 50-minute showing of excerpts from Ken Burns’ film The American Revolution, focusing on military history. About the series: Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new […]
In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Frisco Heritage Museum proudly presents the Liberty Lantern Trail—a stunning nighttime journey illuminated by 250 glowing lanterns, beginning at Jones Park and concluding at the historic Heritage Center. Each lantern shines as a symbol of liberty, with every tenth lantern highlighting a key moment of the American Revolution—from […]
Each of Greater Lewisville Arts Alliance (GLAA’) 10 arts organizations representing theater, ballet, art, vocal and instrumental music will have a presentation with a patriotic theme. The two arts organizations will have an art activity for children. Children will also be given small American flags to wave. We will celebrate America250 with an outdoor Americana […]
Join us at the Bullock Museum for a full day of festival-themed fun celebrating the spirit of community and culture. The museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with special activities taking place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. throughout all museum spaces. Enjoy a variety of engaging experiences, including a patriotic […]
The U.S. 250 Tour is coming to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas on May 5, and you are invited to a massive celebration of heritage and harmony! Don’t miss this historic nationwide journey toward America’s 250th Anniversary, offering an immersive experience filled with patriotic pride, family fun, and incredible live music. This celebration is one of the stops of this historic […]
Selected by the Texas Commission on the Arts, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, to represent Texas’s 20th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the America 250 initiative, SOLI is proud to present a program that showcases composers and performers who live and create within our own […]
Heart of the Hills Heritage Center. Kerrville’s newest museum opens a temporary exhibit focused on the 250th anniversary of the United States. hhheritagecenter.org
The National Archives presents a traveling exhibition bringing seven original Founding-era documents to eight U.S. cities in commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Inspired by the Bicentennial Freedom Train, the Freedom Plane National Tour makes documents fundamental to America’s founding accessible to communities across the country, offering a rare opportunity to experience these historic […]
Celebrate Becoming the United States with a special Second Saturday program designed for families and visitors of all ages. This free event brings the exhibit to life through hands-on crafts, engaging story times, and interactive experiences inspired by America’s early history. Guests can meet costumed historical characters, snap memorable photos in themed photo booths, and […]
Texas Girl Scout Songfest is a statewide celebration of Girl Scout spirit, sisterhood, and song, bringing together all seven Texas Girl Scout Councils. This event aligns with Texas America250, the nationwide commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, by honoring the values of unity, civic engagement, and cultural heritage through music and community. […]
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.