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.
The Lone Star College-Tomball Center for Civic Engagement is hosting a virtual Juneteenth Conference on June 4, 2026. This year, our country is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Juneteenth is a defining moment in both U.S. and Texas history. Five years ago, the United States Congress passed legislation to create the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday. […]
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 […]
Join us as we commemorate the buiral of the 342 men of Fannin’s Command who were massacred on March 27th 1836 by the Mexican Army and buried on June 3rd 1836 by the Texas Army under Thomas Jefferson Rusk. This event will feature a memorial to the men, and a recreation of the Military Funeral […]
Join us at Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, June 6th, at 11 am for a free Texas America 250 program. Discover how the Goodnights demonstrated patriotism through their conservation of the Southern Plains Bison and reconciliation with Native American cultures in the Texas Panhandle. Afterward, go on a self-guided tour of the Goodnight house! Do not […]
Join us at Goodnight Ranch on Saturday, June 6th, at 11 am for a free Texas America 250 program. Discover how the Goodnights demonstrated patriotism through their conservation of the Southern Plains Bison and reconciliation with Native American cultures in the Texas Panhandle. Afterward, go on a self-guided tour of the Goodnight house! Do not […]
Bold Vines, Bold Ideas: Innovation in the Texas Wine Industry. 3 to 5 p.m. The Science, Grit and Creativity Behind a Growing Industry. John Rivenburgh, Texas wine incubator and owner of Rivenburgh Wines and Kerrville Hills Winery, will give a two-part presentation on the development of the Texas wine industry and how his incubator program […]
On Wednesday, June 10, popular Smithsonian Associates lecturer Paul Glenshaw will take us behind the canvas – revealing the surprising history of the Declaration of Independence artwork, its connections to Thomas Jefferson, its origins in Paris, and the artistic choices that transformed a pivotal moment in American history into a national icon.
Join us for a special program about the history of Juneteenth with sneak-preview tours of the Freedman Farm site that is that is under restoration, a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation and a special arts program. Advance registration for this free program can be accomplished. A lunch is available for an extra charge.
We will be dedicating a National Society Daughters of the American Revolutionary War Plaque at Veterans Memorial. Speakers will discuss how our town, county and state are celebrating America 250.
As we approach the Juneteenth holiday, please join us for a celebration of the lives of those that lived in San Felipe de Austin 200 years ago under the bonds of enslavement. Hear how these people impacted the story of San Felipe de Austin and their own unique personal histories. While you’re here, be sure […]
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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Image courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum
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.