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.
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. […]
Join KLRN and the World Heritage Center on May 14, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., for a virtual professional development educator session featuring teaching resources available on PBS LearningMedia from the documentary “The American Revolution” by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Our special guest speaker will be Stephanie Statz, Ph.D., of San […]
Please join us for our upcoming Laredo Chapter Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez Hybrid Meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as we continue our popular America250 presentation series highlighting the states connected to Bernardo de Gálvez and Spain’s vital support of the American Revolution. This month we are honored to welcome: Natalie Steed Development Officer, […]
Evolution Car Show. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Louise Hays Park, 202 Thompson Drive, Kerrville. Free to attend. American-made cars will line up in order by model year. Co-sponsored by Gibson’s Discount Center and Ken Stoepel Ford.
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!. The exhibits will be on display at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Step back in time to the historic Bluff SchuetzenFest, where shooting kings reigned, beer taps flowed, and families forgot their worries for a day. Experience our annual festival honoring the legacy of brewmaster Heinrich Kreische and his thriving German-Texan community. The event includes a 5K at 8 am then the festivities start at noon. The […]
Oral histories are crucial to understanding the history of Brazoria County. In this presentation and workshop, you will hear first-hand accounts from those who lived on these plantation sites over the past centuries. Site Educators will then teach visitors how to record quality oral histories of their own and demonstrate how to us the online […]
Businesses in Mineola have been asked to decorate their windows and/or storefronts in honor of the semiquincentennial. The winner will receive a gift basket that will include “A Culinary Journey Through Texas History – A Texas Historic Sites Cookbook,” published by the Texas Historic Commission, among other things.
The 2026 Annual Conference of the Alliance for Texas History features a session titled “RESEARCHING AMERICA’S 250TH: ARCHIVAL FINDS FOR TEXAS HISTORIANS AT THE AMERICAN SEMISESQUICENTENNIAL.” It features a chair and four presenters from major archival resources.
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.