From February through July, the original 1876 Texas Constitution will be on display in TSLAC’s Reference Reading Room. This landmark document isn’t just a set of lofty principles—a defining feature […]

Tides of Freedom explores how Spanish influence, leadership, and resources helped shape the course of the Revolutionary War, an especially meaningful story for Texas, which was part of Spain’s American […]

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, explore how print culture was crucial to the American Revolution. Prints, books, and newspapers shaped colonists’ reactions to British […]

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 […]

What happens when undergraduate historians dive into the archives? You get “Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776.” This exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence by […]

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 […]

Stockton Helbing and his Helbing Jazz Initiative project will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a musical examination of the roots of America’s beautiful original art form: jazz. Stockton and his […]

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, […]

Learning about our ancestors isn’t just about digging up old family stories, it’s about connecting to the journey that helped shape who we are today. The America 250 Project invites […]

As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years), we also honor local and family history. Honor and share your family history at the French Legation’s […]