• Legacy in the Making: Scanning and Oral History Recording

    Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site 1702 N 13th St, West Columbia, TX, United States

    Do you have a passed down story to share? Do you have photographs of your ancestors in Brazoria County? Site educators will assist you in creating quality scans and recordings of your passed down stories, artifacts, pictures, and more. You will get full scans and recordings to keep for your records! Timeslots must be requested […]

    included with site admission
  • The Blessings of Liberty: America’s Founding Ideas and Their Significance Today

    Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site 2000 US HWY 287, Clarendon, TX, United States

    Dr. Shaffer, Professor of History at West Texas A&M University, will be visiting the Goodnight Ranch to reflect on our nation’s 250th anniversary and its connection to our region. In Dr. Shaffer’s own words, “The United States is a creedal nation, a country founded on ideas laid out in the Declaration of Independence and the […]

    free
  • Little Texans: America250 Foods

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    What did children eat during the American Revolution? Learn about these foods through crafts, activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. Program included with admission Adult: $17 Student, Military, or Senior […]

    $17
  • Red, White, and Crafty

    Sam Bell Maxey House 812 South Church St, Paris, Texas, United States

    Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250, encouraging participants to reflect […]

    $3
  • Little Texans: America250 Foods

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    What did children eat during the American Revolution? Learn about these foods through crafts, activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. Program included with admission Adult: $17 Student, Military, or Senior […]

    $17
  • Little Texans: America250 Foods

    Bullock Texas State History Museum 1800 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

    What did children eat during the American Revolution? Learn about these foods through crafts, activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. Program included with admission Adult: $17 Student, Military, or Senior […]

    $17
  • Roots and Legacy: Celebrating Our Unique Heritage

    . Landmark Inn State Historic Site 402 Florence Street, Castroville, TX, United States

    Celebrate America’s 250th at the Landmark Inn with a look into the diverse traditions and stories that shape our state. Highlighting the unique heritage of Castroville, this program highlights the town’s rich cultural roots, historic charm, and lasting legacy in Texas history.

    included with site admission
  • Richardson Community Band: Music Through the Ages

    Richardson City Hall 2360 Campbell Creek Blvd., Richardson, TX, United States

    The Richardson Community Band will give a concert highlighting musical traditions throughout the eras of our nation’s history. For all ages.

  • Red, White, and Crafty

    Sam Bell Maxey House 812 South Church St, Paris, Texas, United States

    Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history, seasonal celebrations, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250, encouraging participants to reflect […]

    $3
  • Family Summer Day at the National Medal of Honor Museum

    National Medal of Honor Museum 1861 AT&T WAY, Arlington, TX, United States

    Join the National Medal of Honor Museum for Family Summer Day on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event offers a fun way for families to beat the heat with hands-on activities, games, a Museum-wide scavenger hunt, and special screenings of Grandpa and Shorty in the Neel Kearby Theater. The […]