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 […]

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 […]

Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Using an historic recipe from the El Paso Cook Book published in 1898, the staff will explore the history of Irish […]