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SUMMARY:Liberty Lantern Trail
DESCRIPTION:In honor of America’s 250th Birthday\, the Frisco Heritage Museum proudly presents the Liberty Lantern Trail in conjunction with Becoming the United States. This stunning nighttime journey illuminated by 250 glowing lanterns\, beginning at Jones Park and concluding at the historic Heritage Center. Each lantern shines as a symbol of liberty\, with every tenth lantern highlighting a key moment of the American Revolution—from the first shots at Lexington and Concord\, to Paul Revere’s daring ride\, to the bravery at Bunker Hill\, and culminating in the victory at Yorktown.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/liberty-lantern-trail/
LOCATION:Jimmy and Clara Jones Park\, 6103 Page St.\, Frisco\, TX\, 75034\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stripes & States: Flags of our Nation
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Western Art invites you to experience a breathtaking display of history and heritage! As you make your way up our long\, winding driveway leading up to the entrance\, you’ll be greeted by a well-spaced display of the 27 official flags that have flown since 1776. On the opposite side of the driveway\, we will have a similar display of flags from every state\, positioning them in the order they entered the Union. Each state flag may be sponsored and then given to the sponsor at the end of the display. The flag exhibit will be free to see; for those who want to visit the museum\, a nominal fee is charged. All military – active and veterans – are always our honored guest. We believe this colorful salute to our nation’s past and present will have meaning to locals as well as the visitors we see from around the world.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/stars-stripes-states-flags-of-our-nation/
LOCATION:Museum of Western Art\, 1550 Bandera Highway\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
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SUMMARY:"My America...What it Means to Me" Quilt Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This distinctive exhibit showcases both traditional and contemporary art quilts created by artists whose personal visions of what America means to them are expressed through the art of quilting.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/my-america-what-it-means-to-me-quilt-exhibit/
LOCATION:Texas Quilt Museum\, 140 W Colorado Street\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T160000
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Places of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program explores innovation and invention in rural America. A companion exhibit featuring innovations and creativity developed in Kerr County will accompany SPARK!. The exhibits will be on display at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/spark-places-of-innovation-2/
LOCATION:Kerr Arts & Cultural Center\, 228 Earl Garrett St.\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T181125Z
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SUMMARY:Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Texas America250 Traveling Exhibit will be on display at the UTRGV University Library on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Visitors can view the exhibit by stopping by either campus library\, where it is located on the 3rd floor at both locations. The exhibit will run from May 2026 through September 2026 and is free to attend.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/texas-america250-traveling-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:UTRGV University Library\, One W. University Blvd\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T170000
DTSTAMP:20251219T211930Z
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SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the holiday weekend\, please join us as we showcase our special exhibit\, “Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy\,” highlighting the stories of the enslaved in San Felipe de Austin. Starting Saturday\, May 23rd\, learn about five different people who lived in San Felipe de Austin under enslavement: Mary Marks\, Turner Morgan\, Celia Allen\, Joe Travis\, and Simon Austin. Each of these people impacted the town’s story in numerous ways. From witnessing the Battle of the Alamo to being the subject of the first trial-by-jury in Texas\, these people’s legacies go far beyond the years they lived. From Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day\, learn how history was shaped by them and what more there is yet to uncover about their lives. The exhibit will be available during normal museum hours: Tuesday through Sunday\, 9am to 5pm.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/special-exhibit-bypassed-by-freedom-but-building-a-legacy/
LOCATION:San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site\, 220 2nd St.\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T194136Z
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SUMMARY:Stars\, Stripes & Storefronts
DESCRIPTION:Businesses in Mineola have been asked to decorate their windows and/or storefronts in honor of the semiquincentennial. The winner will receive a gift basket that will include “A Culinary Journey Through Texas History – A Texas Historic Sites Cookbook\,” published by the Texas Historic Commission\, among other things.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/stars-stripes-storefronts/
LOCATION:Meredith Memorial Football Stadium\, 1040 W. Loop 564\, Mineola\, TX\, 75773\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T170000
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SUMMARY:America 250: Celebrating our journey to 250 years!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with the UTRGV University Library. The Library has created a digital poster exhibit commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States\, featuring curated resources from government publications\, library collections\, and Special Collections & Archives. The exhibit connects national history to the Rio Grande Valley by highlighting significant military and political events\, notable local historical figures\, and recommended readings. \nTo complement the exhibit\, the Library has developed a LibGuide. You can access the LibGuide and digital poster by visiting the link below and exploring the Library’s America 250 page\, which also features additional curated resources and information on upcoming activities related to the 250th anniversary celebration: \nhttps://www.utrgv.edu/library/single-pages/america-250/index.htm \nIn addition\, the America 250: Celebrating Our Journey to 250 Years! poster is on display at the UTRGV University Library on both the Brownsville and Edinburg campuses. Visitors can view the exhibit on the 3rd floor at each location. The exhibit will be available from May 2026 through September 2026 and is free to attend.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america-250-celebrating-our-journey-to-250-years/
LOCATION:UTRGV University Library\, One W. University Blvd\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260611T214845Z
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SUMMARY:American Experiment: Pursuing Our Promise (NARA Exhibit)
DESCRIPTION:Through an exceptional partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration and the Briscoe Center for American History\, the Library showcases extraordinary original documents that have shaped the course of American history. Across four rotating exhibitions\, visitors will encounter defining moments—from the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Louisiana Purchase and the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine Patent.\n\nOn view from June through January\, this once-in-a-lifetime experience pairs these iconic artifacts with dynamic public programs featuring leading historians\, authors\, and thought leaders. Together\, they explore how the American story has unfolded over 250 years—and where it may go next.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/american-experiment-pursuing-our-promise-nara-exhibit/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T192807Z
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SUMMARY:Mineola Historical Museum Celebrates
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to pose with the colorful Celebrate America250 signs situated to be able to be seen on Highway 69 from all directions. The history display are included amongst our state award-winning displays showcasing our historic Select Theater (Texas oldest continuously-operating moviehouse)\, Wisener Field Airport (the oldest privately owned airport still owned by the same family)\, military contributions\, the railroad\, commerce\, celebrities and schools in our town.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/mineola-historical-museum-celebrates/
LOCATION:Mineola Historical Museum\, 114 N Pacific St\, Mineola\, TX\, 75773\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T215255Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T215255Z
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SUMMARY:Petits Texans: French Language & History Camp
DESCRIPTION:Petits Texans are invited to join the French Legation’s half day French Language & History Camp. This passport to frontier Texas is lead in partnership with Education Française Austin teachers to guide ages 8 through 10 on a fun learning journey to explore where Texas meets France. Celebrating French and Texan cultures through the lens of history during America 250. Programs and activities include cultural activities from historic games to songs\, and crepe making to French language\, and everything in between!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/petits-texans-french-language-history-camp/
LOCATION:French Legation State Historic Site\, 802 San Marcos Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T193640Z
CREATED:20260615T193640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T193640Z
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SUMMARY:Fredericksburg Music Festival & School ‘AMERICA250’ ‘Music Connects Us’
DESCRIPTION:TexasCellos Returns to Fredericksburg with the Second Annual Fredericksburg Music Festival & School\nJune 7–21\, 2026 \nWHAT: Presented by Texas Cellos\, the festival continues its vision of creating an international\nEuropean-style artistic gathering in the heart of Texas wine country — combining world-class\nmusic making with the intimacy\, atmosphere\, and cultural character of Fredericksburg.\nWHERE: Across fifteen days\, the festival will present thirteen concerts and public events at\nhistoric venues throughout the region\, including Becker Vineyards\, Marienkirche at St. Mary’s Church\, Altstadt Brewery\, St Joseph’s Halle\, and the Historic Nimitz Ballroom.\n“The festival is built around the idea of evenings of music\, wine\, conversation\, and artistic\nexchange\,” said founder and creative director Joseph Kuipers. “We wanted to create something immersive and human — a place where audiences encounter great artists up close\, where students and faculty work side by side\, and where the atmosphere itself becomes part of the\nartistic experience.”\nWHO: This season welcomes 81 registered students alongside an internationally recognized faculty representing many of the leading voices in today’s cello world.\nWHEN: Festival Highlights\nOpening Gala at Becker Vineyards\nJune 7\, 2026\nThe festival opens among the vineyards and lavender fields of Becker Vineyards with an evening\nof music\, wine\, and celebration featuring faculty artists and festival participants.\n“Cello Duello”\nJune 13\, 2026 | Historic Nimitz Ballroom\nAcclaimed German cellists Jens Peter Maintz and Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt present their\ninternationally celebrated duo project Cello Duello in a rare Texas appearance\, followed by a\ncourtyard wine reception and artist gathering.\nInstrument Exhibition & Symposium\nJune 13–14\, 2026\nA public exhibition featuring fine cellos and violins from leading contemporary makers\,\nalongside discussions and presentations devoted to craftsmanship\, sound\, and restoration.\nBach & Bordeaux\nJune 20\, 2026 | Becker Vineyards Lavender House\nYoung artists of the festival perform selections from the Six Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach in\nan informal rotating concert format designed to blend music with the relaxed atmosphere of the\nvineyard.\n80Cellos ‘AMERICA the BEAUTIFUL’\nJune 21\, 2026 | Altstadt Brewery\nThe festival concludes with a large-scale cello celebration featuring faculty and students\nperforming together in an open European-style workshop and concert environment.\nWHO: International Faculty & Artists\nThe 2026 faculty includes internationally renowned performers and pedagogues from leading\nconservatories and concert stages around the world\, including:\n• Richard Aaron — San Francisco Conservatory of Music\n• Jens Peter Maintz — Berlin University of the Arts & Escuela Superior de Música Reina\nSofía\n• Clive Greensmith — Colburn School; former cellist of the Tokyo Quartet\n• Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt — Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar\, Berlin\nUniversity of the Arts & Kronberg Academy\n• Lluís Claret — international soloist and pedagogue\n• Valentin Radutiu — Principal Cellist of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin and\nProfessor at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music\n• Scott Tixier — six-time Grammy Award-winning artist\n• Joseph Kuipers — founder and creative director of the festival\nPrograms throughout the festival will range from Spanish and Eastern European repertoire to\nBach\, chamber music\, contemporary works\, and genre-crossing collaborations.\nTickets & Information\nComplete schedule\, artist information\, and ticket links are available at:\nFredericksburg Music Festival & School Schedule\nAbout TexasCellos\nFounded in Dallas in 2020\, Texas Cellos is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering\nmeaningful encounters between artists and audiences through concerts\, educational programs\,\nfestivals\, and community engagement initiatives across Texas and beyond. \nThe festival runs every day through the final 80CELLOS ‘AMERICA the BEAUTIFUL’ concert on June 21 at 4:00 pm.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fredericksburg-music-festival-school-america250-music-connects-us/
LOCATION:St Joseph’s Halle\, 212 W San Antonio St\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T110000
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SUMMARY:Texas Juneteenth Program
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/texas-juneteenth-program/
LOCATION:Pioneer Farms\, 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78754\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T212656Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Revolutionary War Patriot Plaque Dedication
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america-250-revolutionary-war-patriot-plaque-dedication/
LOCATION:Veterans Memorial\, Soldier Springs Park\, 109 Thrush Street\, Weatherford\, TX\, 76086\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212657Z
CREATED:20260423T212657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T212657Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of the Enslaved at San Felipe de Austin
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHear how these people impacted the story of San Felipe de Austin and their own unique personal histories. While you’re here\, be sure to check out our temporary exhibit\, “Bypassed by Freedom but Building a Legacy\,” on display in the museum gallery from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/stories-of-the-enslaved-at-san-felipe-de-austin/
LOCATION:San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site\, 220 2nd St.\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Reading of General Order No. 3
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site for a commemoration of Juneteenth and the reading of General Order No. 3\, which ordered the emancipation of all of the enslaved people in Texas. Federal troops\, including the United States Colored Troops\, entered Texas in June of 1865 and announced the freedom of the enslaved people in Texas.\nProgram begins at 10 am with a reading of General Order No. 3 at 11 am and 2 pm from Allen Mack\, a living history interpreter from the United States Colored Troops. The 2 pm reading will be followed by an interview with Allen Mack. There will be demonstrations throughout the day from 10 am to 4 pm.\nThis program will be led by site staff and Allen Mack (Pvt. Mack)\, the founder of the Living History Foundation. Allen Mack (Pvt. Mack) has always carried a deep appreciation for history\, though it was later in life that he fully recognized just how powerful that passion truly was. His journey unfolded gradually\, but it found clear direction when he began volunteering with Texas Parks & Wildlife’s Buffalo Soldiers Heritage & Outreach Program. What started as service quickly became a calling. After three fulfilling years as a volunteer\, he was offered a full-time position with the department an opportunity that felt like the realization of a lifelong dream.\nFor Pvt. Mack\, the work has never been just a job. It is a platform to educate\, inspire\, and connect using history to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of this nation while bringing understanding\, pride\, and joy to people of all ages.\nAfter seven years with Texas Parks & Wildlife\, Pvt. Mack stepped away to serve his community through the Living History Foundation (LHF)\, a nonprofit he helped build with a clear and powerful vision. Through LHF\, he focused on mentoring emerging interpreters and educators\, teaching them how to research and share the often-overlooked stories of people of color\, women\, individuals with disabilities\, and other marginalized communities. At the heart of this mission was a deeply held belief: no child should ever grow up wishing they were someone else simply because they were never taught who they truly are.\nAfter four years away\, Pvt. Mack has returned to Texas Parks & Wildlife\, bringing with him expanded perspective\, renewed purpose\, and an even deeper commitment to inclusive storytelling. At the same time\, he continues to build and support the Living History Foundation\, working tirelessly to ensure that history is not only preserved\, but shared in a way that empowers\, uplifts\, and inspires future generations.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/juneteenth-reading-of-general-order-no-3/
LOCATION:Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site\, 10510 FM 524\, Brazoria\, TX\, 77422\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212605Z
CREATED:20260423T212605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T212605Z
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SUMMARY:Home on the Range: The Goodnight Legacy
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America 250\, Goodnight Ranch is hosting a FREE program that explores the legacy of Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight. Their vision\, generosity\, and resilience helped shape not only the town of Goodnight but also other pioneer communities in the Texas Panhandle. Come hear how they helped other Texans build the state and nation we call home today. The program will be followed by a self-guided house tour. Do not forget to wear red\, white\, and blue!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/home-on-the-range-the-goodnight-legacy-2/
LOCATION:Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site\, 2000 US HWY 287\, Clarendon\, TX\, 79226\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20260529T163119Z
CREATED:20260427T191209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T163119Z
UID:2643-1781348400-1781359200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate Flag Day at TSLAC
DESCRIPTION:Join the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) on Saturday\, June 13\, for a celebration of Flag Day! A full day of special events focused on Texas history is scheduled at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building\, next door to the Capitol in downtown Austin. On display from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. will be one of the rarest—and largest!—flags in the States Archives’ collection\, a 28-star U.S. flag that served as the national flag from July 4\, 1846\, until July 4\, 1847. \nCurious about how Texas became the 28th state? Texas State Historian Dr. Richard B. “Rick” McCaslin will present on the subject at 11 a.m.! \nAt 2 p.m.\, TSLAC’s Texas Center for the Book will lead a conversation focused on life in Texas before statehood. We will hear from special guests Dr. Carolina Castillo Crimm and GeorgiAnne Brochstein. Crimm is an author\, historian and retired educator\, and an expert on the Spanish Colonial era. She taught for 40 years in various fields and recently retired from Sam Houston State University as a Professor Emeritus. Brochstein is a co-editor of the book Texas: Before the Lone Star\, recently published by the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TXDAR). \nThe 1876 Texas State Constitution will also be on view. Texas still operates under this constitution today. Don’t miss your chance to see the foundation of our state government in person!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/flag-day-at-tslac/
LOCATION:Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building\, 1201 Brazos St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T205048Z
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SUMMARY:America at 250: Founding Frenemies and the Rivalries that Shaped the Nation
DESCRIPTION:Were the relationships between America’s founders really as dramatic as they appear in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton? In reality\, they were even more intense. \nIn this lively and story-driven presentation\, historian and podcaster Howard Dorre explores the rivalries\, grudges\, and political clashes that shaped the early United States—from the bitterness between Benjamin Franklin and both John Adams and Abigail Adams\, to the political warfare between Adams and Alexander Hamilton\, to the fallout between George Washington and James Madison. But these conflicts didn’t end with the founders. They carried into the next generation of American leadership—where figures like John Quincy Adams confronted an even more explosive disagreement: whether the United States should annex Texas. \nBlending vivid storytelling with historical insight\, this talk reveals how conflict—not consensus—helped shape the American experiment\, and why the battle over Texas became one of the most consequential debates in presidential history. \nHoward Dorre is the creator and cohost of the award-winning podcast Plodding Through the Presidents\, part of the Airwave Media network\, which explores the myths\, mysteries\, and personalities behind America’s early presidents\, founders\, and their families. \nFollowing the talk\, archivists will share a selection of original materials from the library’s special collections related to U.S. presidents and American history. \nDate: Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\nTime: 11:00am – 12:30pm\nLocation: Houston History Research Center\, Julia Ideson Building\, Meldrum Room (1st Floor)\nAge Group: All Ages \n550 McKinney St\, Houston\, TX 77002 – Julia Ideson Building\, Meldrum Room (1st Floor)
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america-at-250-founding-frenemies-and-the-rivalries-that-shaped-the-nation/
LOCATION:Houston History Research Center\, 550 McKinney St\, Houston\, TX\, 77002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T133000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025929Z
CREATED:20260423T025929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T025929Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturdays with Steve: Stories of the Enslaved (at Stephen F. Austin State Park)
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center (located one mile west of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site) for a program focusing on the lives of those in San Felipe de Austin that lived under enslavement. \nLearn about their unique personal stories that impacted the history of San Felipe and Texas 200 years ago.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/second-saturdays-with-steve-stories-of-the-enslaved-at-stephen-f-austin-state-park/
LOCATION:Stephen F. Austin State Park\, Park Rd 38\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260529T193359Z
CREATED:20260529T193359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T193359Z
UID:3007-1781424000-1783184400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America250 Best-Decorated Residence Contest
DESCRIPTION:Residents are asked to decorate their homes and yards in honor of America250. The Kiwanis Club is offering a five-year subscription to the annual flag service to the winner.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america250-best-decorated-residence-contest/
LOCATION:Meredith Memorial Football Stadium\, 1040 W. Loop 564\, Mineola\, TX\, 75773\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260615T164600Z
CREATED:20260615T164600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T164600Z
UID:3098-1781424000-1783184400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America250 Best-Decorated Residence Contest
DESCRIPTION:Residents are asked to decorate their homes and yards in honor of America250. The Kiwanis Club is offering a five-year subscription to the annual flag service to the winner. Mineola with winners being named at Meredith Memorial Stadium.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america250-best-decorated-residence-contest-2/
LOCATION:Meredith Memorial Football Stadium\, 1040 W. Loop 564\, Mineola\, TX\, 75773\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260319T203410Z
CREATED:20260319T201638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T203410Z
UID:2421-1781442000-1781452800@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:WilCo America250 Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The WilCo America250 Family Celebration is a free event to celebrate our country’s semi-quincentennial on Flag Day\, June 14\, 2026. The event will feature music\, games\, historical figures and other activities for all ages. Free ice cream and cupcakes will be offered\, with food trucks available for other food purchases. Participants can learn revolutionary war period dances\, hear from historical figures and write thank you notes to veterans. The event is from 1 to 4 p.m.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/wilco-america250-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Old Settlers Association\, 3300 Palm Valley Blvd.\, Round Rock\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T222415Z
CREATED:20260605T222415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T222415Z
UID:3055-1781445600-1781456400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Adult Workshop: Handmade History
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop designed for adults with community teaching artist Tisha-Vonique! Commemorate America’s 250th with unique crafts that connect to the Revolutionary era. \n\nCreate a button in the tradition of commemorative and civic buttons used throughout American history\nMake a decorative tea bowl to reference the important role of tea in the Boston Tea Party\nDesign a beaded flag pennant inspired by U.S. flags past and present\n\nTickets are $12 for general admission and $10 for Museum Members.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/adult-workshop-handmade-history/
LOCATION:Bullock Texas State History Museum\, 1800 N. Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260115T202646Z
CREATED:20251219T212129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T202646Z
UID:2036-1781521200-1781877600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In 
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In\, a family-friendly program that explores 250 years of American history through the lens of leadership in the Pacific War. Each day offers a new\, engaging activity—mixing history\, art\, STEM\, music\, and creative problem-solving—to help families connect with the people and decisions that shaped the Pacific Theater and influenced the nation we know today. Whether you’re visiting the museum for the first time or returning for a summer adventure\, Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In offers meaningful\, memorable opportunities to learn\, create\, and explore together.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/hands-on-history-america-250-drop-in/
LOCATION:National Museum of the Pacific War\, 311 E Austin St\, Fredericksburg\, TX\, 78624\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T113000
DTSTAMP:20260225T213013Z
CREATED:20260225T212026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T213013Z
UID:2355-1781778600-1781782200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Little Texans: America250 Flags
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the flags of Texas and the American Revolution through crafts\, activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. \nThis hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. \nProgram is included with admission \nAdult: $17 \nStudent\, Military\, or Senior (age 65+): $13 \nYouth (4-17): $11 \n 
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/little-texans-america250-flags/
LOCATION:Bullock Texas State History Museum\, 1800 N. Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025310Z
CREATED:20260423T025310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T025310Z
UID:2664-1781863200-1781877600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Citizen Kreische
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Civic Season 2026 by exploring citizenship in H. L. Kreische’s time.\nDo you have what it takes to become a U.S. citizen in the 19th century? Test your skills and sign your oath to the States! Make it official by adding your own wax seal. Then\, compare Kreische’s citizenship journey with activities about good citizenship in 2026.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/citizen-kreische/
LOCATION:Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites\, 414 State Loop 92\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T164418Z
CREATED:20260527T164418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T164418Z
UID:2928-1781863200-1798995600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Made in Texas: 116 Years of Aviation History
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary\, LSFM reflects on Texas’s contributions to national and global aviation achievements. Texas was home to several major pilot training locations during World War I and II\, including Ellington Field\, here in Houston. Texas manufacturers designed and produced thousands of aircraft for the war effort\, as well as the post-war boom in civilian and commercial air travel. Many regional and national airlines\, some of which still exist today\, were founded in Texas. The Made in Texas: 116 Years of Texas Aviation History exhibition features photographs\, artifacts\, and aircraft from the LSFM collection celebrating the incredible people\, planes\, and companies the Lone Star State has produced. \nExhibit open June 19\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027. \nExhibit is FREE with Museum Admission. \nAdults (18-64) – $18\nYouth (12-17) – $15\nChild (5-11) – $12\nSeniors (65+) – $15\nChildren (4 & under) – FREE\nMuseum Members – FREE
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/made-in-texas-116-years-of-aviation-history/
LOCATION:Lone Star Flight Museum\, 11551 Aerospace Ave.\, Houston\, 77034\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T025054Z
CREATED:20260423T025054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T025054Z
UID:2665-1781884800-1781892000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Civics and Democracy
DESCRIPTION:This Civic Season\, visit the Sam Rayburn House as we have Civics and Democracy\, a free come-and-go program with a focus on the definition of civics\, how voting works\, and the benefits of volunteering in your community. We will also have supplies available for you to create a campaign poster for yourself or Sam Rayburn\, the longest serving Speaker of the House in U.S. history. If you are between ages 18 and 30\, this program is for you to learn about the democracy that you will inherit! But all ages are welcome – knowledge is power at any age.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/civics-and-democracy/
LOCATION:Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site\, 890 W. State Hwy. 56\, Bonham\, TX\, 75418\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260102T221253Z
CREATED:20260102T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T221253Z
UID:2071-1782055800-1782061200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Music in the Chamber: 1976-2026
DESCRIPTION:Wandering the vast landscape of global traditions\, Nadodi unites musicians from around the world in search of a new sound. Nadodi is on an ever evolving journey\, pulling from roots in India\, the United States\, Indonesia\, Malaysia\, Israel\, and more. With each of its members bringing virtuosic skill and unique sensibilities\, Nadodi is forging a musical identity that captures the spirit of exploration and discovery. This show will feature music from 1976 to 2026. During this period\, the post-1960s wave of global fusion saw Pandit Ravi Shankar’s influence on George Harrison\, and the Beatles helped bring U.S. interest in Indian classical music\, leading to a surge of world music festivals and cultural exchange programs. The theme of the concert will be a wonderful modern extension of that cross-cultural journey. Free admission for Make Music Day.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/music-in-the-chamber-1976-2026/
LOCATION:George A. Purefoy Municipal Center\, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd.\, Frisco\, TX\, 75934\, United States
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