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.
Special outdoor display of all 50 state flags, plus the 27 flags flown under the U.S. banner since 1776. Sponsored by Kerrville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bank & Trust, in conjunction with KPUB. Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville. Museumofwesternart.com
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 […]
As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Fort Graham Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution want to celebrate this milestone with some of our youngest citizens. Through a special DAR America 250 grant from NSDAR, Fort Graham has worked with the Lake Whitney Library and […]
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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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.