Stars and Stripes on Sidney Baker Street. U.S. flags will be displayed on electric poles along Sidney Baker Street from Interstate 10 to Louise Hays Park.

Join the Texas Christian University History Department for the 2026 Schmidt Symposium, focused on “America’s Revolutionary War.” The symposium will begin on Friday evening with a keynote address, followed by a day of panel discussions on Saturday featuring scholars and historians exploring the key issues and legacies of the war. All events are free and […]

On March 29th, 1836, the town of San Felipe de Austin was set aflame by its own citizens as a defensive tactic against the Mexican Army. In the weeks leading up to this, the town played a significant role in the war with Mexico. Learn about the chain of events that ultimately led to the […]

Encouraged by their teachers and parents, thousands of Texas students in grades 6 to 12 participate in the National History Day contest. The best entries will bring their projects to be judged at the annual state-level competition, organized by the Texas State Historical Association and held at the Bullock Museum and the University of Texas on April […]

The City of Longview and Gregg County will host a America 250 Kickoff Celebration featuring multiple free events and activities in Downtown Longview on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Day begins with a Chautauqua Festival at the Longview Public Library from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; a historical “old west” style festival called Dalton Days […]

April 11 through July 31, 2026 Becoming the United States exhibit is a stirring new exhibit that celebrates America’s 250th birthday by tracing the nation’s journey from revolutionary sparks to a unified republic. Through powerful artifacts, immersive storytelling, and interactive displays, visitors will explore the moments that shaped independence from colonial unrest and the signing […]

Kerrville Pets Alive! Rabies Drive. Organizers hope to service 250 animals. All participating pets will receive patriotic neckwear. Kerrvillepetsalive.org

Colonial Texas Storytime with Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Learn about life in colonial Texas, given from the viewpoint of a 10-year-old, with readings from the book Texas Before the Lone Star. Try your hand at a few different toys typical in colonial times, Patriot coloring pages, design your own tricornered hat like George Washington, while […]

Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion & the Lone Star Fiddle Championship is the oldest, continuous running fiddle contest in Texas surrounded by a festival on the Henderson County Square with live music, classic car show, fair foods, arts & craft vendors, domino tournament, armadillo races and street dances with some of the best Western Swing Bands […]

In honor of America’s 250th Birthday, the Frisco community will proudly host the Liberty Lantern Walk, a breathtaking nighttime journey of 250 glowing lanterns that begins at City Hall by the flagpole, circles Jones Park, and concludes at the historic Heritage Center. Each lantern will shine as a symbol of liberty, and every fifth lantern […]