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.
The Tiki Island Community Foundation will host a two-day community celebration honoring America’s 250th anniversary on July 3–4, 2026 in the Village of Tiki Island on the Texas Gulf Coast […]
El Paso is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a full week of events that bring together culture, community, and celebration. From June 27 through July 4, you’ll find something happening […]
Celebrating 250 years with our annual community event, concert and fireworks. We will have our local VFW post joining us in presenting a traditional flag ceremony.
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Members will be dressed in attire appropriate to the period.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday under the stars! Our night sky is filled with tales of impossible challenges, incredible love stories, and inspirational redemption arches. In these myths and legends, our […]
Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! We know these colors well: Red, White, and Blue. They are a […]
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Four days later, on July 8, 1776, […]
The Declaration of Independence was first read in public on July 8, 1776. On July 8, 2026, in our outdoor pavilion, we will join with organizations across the country in […]
On this day 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. To commemorate this special date, we will be joining in […]
On this day 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. To commemorate this special date, we will be joining in […]
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.