Doc Holliday Saints & Sinners Festival celebrates the boomtown of Denison in the 1870-80’s with authentic old west reenactors from the past when Doc Holliday had an office in Downtown Denison. Events will include authors, historians, wagon rides, kids activities, petting zoo, gunfights, a costume contest, food, life music, and much more. Leading up to […]

Celebrate America 250 with tea and treats, colonial games, and an authentic dance. Learn about the duties of the First Lady and enjoy a guided tour of the historic Brown House.

Join the Archivists of Central Texas for the Austin Archives Bazaar ! Explore the rich network of local archives, learn how to care for your own historical treasures, and uncover fascinating collections from across the Austin area. Grab a drink and connect with archivists from 20+ institutions, enjoy engaging talks from researchers and storytellers, and […]

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. Modern Times – Texas and Women’s Suffrage presented by […]

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 […]