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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T090000
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270103T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T164418Z
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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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SUMMARY:Landmark Documents (1776-Present)
DESCRIPTION:This large-scale wall exhibit features 17 poster panels organized into eight historical periods\, showcasing landmark U.S. government documents that have shaped the course of American history. From the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to today’s digital and artificial intelligence era\, these milestone documents chronicle the nation’s evolving political\, social\, and technological landscape. Visitors will also find reflection questions\, interactive activities\, and QR codes connecting them to audio and visual resources for a richer learning experience. Complimentary bookmarks\, buttons\, stickers\, and other giveaways are available at the Kelley Center Information Desk to enhance your visit.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/landmark-documents-1776-present/
LOCATION:Fondren Library\, Rice University\, 6100 Main\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T200000
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SUMMARY:Our American Revolution Patriots - Find Yours
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the La Villita Chapter\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, and the Independence Chapter\, Sons of the American Revolution \nJoin us for a hands-on event where participants will create a personalized “broadside” or graphic honoring their patriot ancestor’s contributions to the American Revolution. \nEducational resources and guided sessions will help attendees research and discover their own Revolutionary War patriots as we prepare to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in July 2026.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/our-american-revolution-patriots-find-yours/
LOCATION:College Station Larry J Ringer Library\, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S\, College Station\, TX\, 77845\, United States
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SUMMARY:American Experiment: Evidence of our Past (Briscoe Center 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-evidence-of-our-past-briscoe-center-exhibit/
LOCATION:LBJ Presidential Library\, 2313 Red River St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
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SUMMARY:Little Texans: America250 Games
DESCRIPTION:Learn about games children played during the American Revolution through activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. \nThis program is FREE for Members or with Museum admission.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/little-texans-america250-games/
LOCATION:Bullock Texas State History Museum\, 1800 N. Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260327T212021Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy on the Land: 150 Years of the JA Ranch
DESCRIPTION:While our country turns 250 years old\, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle\, the famed JA\, turns 150! \nIn honor of this momentous occasion\, Dr. Alex Hunt from West Texas A&M University is visiting the Goodnight Ranch on Saturday\, August 22nd at 11 am and will look back at the history of the JA and how its culture is deeply rooted in the landscape and people of the Texas Panhandle. \nThis free program is a once-in-a-lifetime event\, so saddle up and bring your family and friends over! This event is presented as part of Texas-America250\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/legacy-on-the-land-150-years-of-the-ja-ranch/
LOCATION:Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site\, 2000 US HWY 287\, Clarendon\, TX\, 79226\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260423T005140Z
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UID:2689-1787396400-1787400000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Legacy on the Land: Cornelia Adair's JA Ranch
DESCRIPTION:While our country turns 250 years old\, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle\, the famed JA\, turns 150! \nIn honor of this momentous occasion\, Dr. Alex Hunt from West Texas A&M University is visiting the Goodnight Ranch on Saturday\, August 22nd at 11 am and will look back at the history of the woman behind the ranch\, Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair. \nThis talk will give a brief overview of Cornelia’s life\, with special emphasis on Cornelia’s relationship to the JA. Cornelia was an individual with strong ideas regarding land and livestock\, and even when she could not visit so regularly\, maintained close communication with the ranch. While she long felt that the ranch must be sold to give way to changing times\, she never could bring herself to actually make the sale. \nThis free program is a once-in-a-lifetime event\, so saddle up and bring your family and friends over! This event is presented as part of Texas-America250\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/legacy-on-the-land-cornelia-adairs-ja-ranch/
LOCATION:Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site\, 2000 US HWY 287\, Clarendon\, TX\, 79226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T220047Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Roots: Genealogy at the Fulton Mansion
DESCRIPTION:As part of our America 250 celebration\, join us at the Fulton Mansion for a genealogy presentation that connects the past to the present through family history. We’ll explore how archival records\, census data\, and family heirlooms can reveal rich\, personal stories. Participants will learn beginner-friendly techniques to start their own genealogical research\, with tips on using online tools\, organizing family documents\, and navigating historical records. Whether you’re just beginning or continuing a family history project\, this presentation offers practical insights and inspiration. Discover how tracing your roots can deepen your connection to American history and give new meaning to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/finding-your-roots-genealogy-at-the-fulton-mansion/
LOCATION:Fulton Mansion State Historic Site\, 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd.\, Rockport\, Texas\, 78382\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T195439Z
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SUMMARY:Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?
DESCRIPTION:Our Founding Fathers used oak gall ink to write and sign the US Constitution on September 17\, 1787. What is a gall? And how do you turn it into ink? Come find out! \nCome learn how make ink from oak galls and about the history that led to our Founding Fathers signing the Declaration of Independence and writing the US Constitution! \nDate: Friday\, September 18 \nTime: 5:30pm – 7:30pm (this is a come and go event) \nWhere: Crappie Cove Interp Area
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/writing-the-us-constitution-what-is-an-oak-gall/
LOCATION:Palo Pinto Mountains State Park\, 100 Park Rd 77\, Strawn\, TX\, 76475\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260611T205149Z
CREATED:20260611T205149Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Honor Music & Legacy | AMERICA 250 | TEXAS 250
DESCRIPTION:Veterans Soirée on the Riverwalk: Honoring Service\, Celebrating America Join The Platform Magazine Foundation for an unforgettable evening. \n\n\n\n\nJoin The Platform Magazine Foundation for the Veterans Soirée on the River Walk\, a special evening dedicated to honoring veterans\, military families\, and the enduring spirit of American service. \nHeld at the historic Arneson River Theatre in San Antonio\, this free community event will feature live entertainment\, cultural performances\, scholarship presentations\, and special recognitions as we celebrate the individuals who have served our nation and the next generation of leaders they inspire. \nAs part of the nationwide America 250 | Freedom 250 commemoration\, the evening will bring together community members\, students\, veterans\, military families\, and supporters for a memorable celebration of patriotism\, education\, service\, and civic engagement.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/a-night-of-honor-music-legacy-america-250-texas-250/
LOCATION:Arneson River Theatre\, 418 Villita Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260625T184215Z
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UID:3133-1791273600-1791738000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:2026 ITLA International Championship Show and Convention
DESCRIPTION:Join us October 6th–11th\, 2026\, at The Expo at Glen Rose as we celebrate “Hooves\, Horns & Heritage” while honoring America 250. We look forward to welcoming Longhorn enthusiasts from across the country for a week filled with competition\, fellowship\, and unforgettable memories. \nEntry Deadline: September 9th\, 2026
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/2026-itla-international-championship-show-and-convention/
LOCATION:The Expo at Glen Rose\, 202 E Gibbs Blvd\, Glen Rose\, TX\, 76043\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261107T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T093000
DTSTAMP:20260319T193558Z
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UID:2432-1794043800-1794130200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Texas Capital Air Show
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Capital Air Show is a family-friendly community event taking place at the San Marcos Airport\, November 7th & 8th. We hope to draw families and aviation enthusiasts from all over Central Texas and beyond. Our goal is to host a world-class patriotic event that celebrates aviation\, and honors the military\, first responders\, and our nation. \nThe Air Show will be headlined by the USAF F-22 Raptor Demo Team; as well as include demonstrations from the Texas Air National Guard F-16s\, the Wings and Warriors Jump Team\, the CAF Central Texas Wing’s C-47 and B-27\, Bob Carlton\, and more. There will also be a variety of modern military aircraft and historical aircraft on ground display\, and a STEM area with hands-on activities for kids. \nProceeds from the show will go toward supporting the Wings & Warriors Foundation\, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. They strive to eradicate suicide in our nation’s military members and first responders by being there for them in their times of need and providing them with any support and resources they may need.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/texas-capital-air-show/
LOCATION:San Marcos Regional Airport\, 1807 Airport Dr\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20251020T182718Z
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SUMMARY:Fields of Honor Set-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us in bringing Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto to life. We’re seeking more than 700 volunteers to prepare\, place\, and collect 21\,500 luminaries across the San Jacinto Battlefield — each representing a Texan who gave their life in armed conflict.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fields-of-honor-set-up/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\, 3523 Independence Parkway South\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T120000
DTSTAMP:20251020T182226Z
CREATED:20251020T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T182226Z
UID:1841-1796626800-1796644800@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Fields of Honor Cleanup Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us in bringing Fields of Honor: A Luminous Tribute at San Jacinto to life. We’re seeking more than 700 volunteers to prepare\, place\, and collect 21\,500 luminaries across the San Jacinto Battlefield — each representing a Texan who gave their life in armed conflict.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fields-of-honor-cleanup-day/
LOCATION:San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site\, 3523 Independence Parkway South\, La Porte\, TX\, 77571\, United States
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