• Celebration of Freedom, presented by Bayway Chevrolet

    Independence Park 3449 Pearland Parkway, Pearland, TX, United States

    Celebrating 250 years with our annual community event, concert and fireworks. We will have our local VFW post joining us in presenting a traditional flag ceremony.

  • Star Spangled Skies

    Palo Pinto Mountains State Park 100 Park Rd 77, Strawn, TX, United States

    Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday under the stars! Our night sky is filled with tales of impossible challenges, incredible love stories, and inspirational redemption arches. In these myths and legends, our ancestors whispers words of wisdom across the generations from before America was born. Come listen, and maybe you’ll hear them whispering too! Time: 9:00pm – […]

  • Red, White, and Blue Weekend: Carding Fibers

    San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site 220 2nd St., San Felipe, TX, United States

    Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! We know these colors well: Red, White, and Blue. They are a part of our national American flag as well as the Texas flag. But how would fabric be prepared before becoming a flag? Come out on […]

    included with site admission
  • Sharing the Spirit of America: The Declaration of Independence Reading 

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

    On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence inside the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) in Philadelphia. Four days later, on July 8, 1776, after the Declaration was printed and distributed, the citizens of Philadelphia were summoned to the State House Yard by the bells of the city. Then, Colonel John […]

  • Simultaneous Reading of the Declaration of Independence

    Museum of Western Art 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX, United States

    The Declaration of Independence was first read in public on July 8, 1776. On July 8, 2026, in our outdoor pavilion, we will join with organizations across the country in a simultaneous reading of this famous document. Community leaders will read individual segments as we join the thousands who will read as well. A 4:30 […]

  • Reading of Declaration of Independence

    Comstock ISD 101 Sanderson St, Comstock, Texas, United States

    On this day 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. To commemorate this special date, we will be joining in a nationwide simultaneous public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 5:00 PM today at our school auditorium. The public is welcome to attend.

  • A reading of the Declaration of Independence

    Frontier Baptist Church 208 S Ann St., Brackettville, TX, United States

    On this day 250 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to the public for the first time. To commemorate this special date, we will be joining in a nationwide simultaneous public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 5:00 PM CST.

  • 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
  • Down Home Country Parade

    Downtown Center Point 310 FM 480, Center Point, TX, United States

    Join us in downtown Center Point as we honor our hometown, her heroes & America’s 250th birthday. We are honored to be recognized as an official America 250 and Kerr 250 event.