Join the Texas Society DAR for an engaging series exploring Texas history and historical fiction from Texas Before the Lone Star. Designed especially for home-schooled students, these interactive sessions will feature timelines, maps of Texas, and compelling stories that bring the past to life. Topics include: Stephen F. Austin & The Old Three Hundred Texas […]

Thomas Jefferson to Visit Dallas! On Feb .24, 2026 – The Founding Forward-Dallas Chapter* will hold a special America 250 observance at its Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration Dinner. The program will feature an interview of noted interpreters of Thomas Jefferson and George Washington (in costume) by author and presidential historian Talmage Boston. Reception 6-7PM […]

This exhibit offers a deep dive into the cartographic evolution of our region. Curated by Kelley Center’s student staff member, Apollinaire Mendoza—a Sophomore studying Global Studies at Rice. What to Expect at the exhibit: Historical Depth: Trace the dramatic transformation of Rice University, the City of Houston, and Texas over 175 years. Interactive Scholarship: Test […]

This community tree‑planting initiative invites residents from across El Paso County to take part in a hands‑on environmental stewardship effort aligned with the spirit of Texas America250—celebrating our shared history, strengthening community bonds, and investing in a thriving future for the next generation. Throughout 2026, volunteers will help plant 155 new trees across the region, […]

Learn to trace your family history using FamilySearch, a free online platform. Site educators will use historic individuals from the plantation sites to show you how to: use the website, analyze census records, develop your family tree, and more. This program is perfect for absolute beginners ready to get started and for experienced researchers interested […]

Join living history interpreters for a celebration of America’s unique and multicultural food history from the Republic of Texas era. Stop by the Kreische house for a campfire cooking demonstration using recipes recorded during the Dawson and Mier Expeditions. Smell the delicious ingredients of our Thomas Jefferson Green and Company stew, and learn some of the […]

The Captain Molly Corbin Chapter, NSDAR, will host a community event to dedicate a Liberty Tree in honor of America 250! A bronze DAR Commemorative Marker will accompany a newly planted Shumard red oak in the tranquil setting of the Liberty Gardens of Bicentennial Park.

Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for Stories of Service: 250 Years of the American Military, a festival-style celebration honoring the people, moments, and innovations that have shaped our nation’s armed forces from the Revolution to today. This special America 250 program brings history to life through powerful storytelling, live demonstrations, music, and […]

The Neill-Cochran House Museum will host Hope for Spring: America 250, Stars and Stripes Forever from March 4, 2026-April 5, 2026. This is an open-call juried art exhibition open to all Central Texas artists age 18 and up. Each year the Museum presents a theme, and in honor of the 250th the theme in 2026 […]

As part of the celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, The Grace Museum will host a Texas Independence Day Dance to celebrate our history as Texans. Attendees can enjoy live music by Evan Christian and Friends (beginning at 6 pm), craft barbecue by Sherrod’s BBQ Food Truck (for purchase), and a cash bar hosted by Ice House […]