• Legacy on the Land: Cornelia Adair’s JA Ranch

    Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight Ranch State Historic Site 2000 US HWY 287, Clarendon, TX, United States

    While our country turns 250 years old, the first cattle ranch in the Texas Panhandle, the famed JA, turns 150! In honor of this momentous occasion, Dr. Alex Hunt from […]

    free
  • Finding Your Roots: Genealogy at the Fulton Mansion

    Fulton Mansion State Historic Site 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd., Rockport, Texas, United States

    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 […]

    included with site admission
  • Writing the US Constitution: What is an Oak Gall?

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

    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? […]

    $7
  • A Night of Honor Music & Legacy | AMERICA 250 | TEXAS 250

    Arneson River Theatre 418 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX, United States

    Veterans Soirée on the Riverwalk: Honoring Service, Celebrating America Join The Platform Magazine Foundation for an unforgettable evening. Join The Platform Magazine Foundation for the Veterans Soirée on the River Walk, […]

  • 2026 ITLA International Championship Show and Convention

    The Expo at Glen Rose 202 E Gibbs Blvd, Glen Rose, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Texas Capital Air Show

    San Marcos Regional Airport 1807 Airport Dr, San Marcos, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Fields of Honor Set-Up

    San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site 3523 Independence Parkway South, La Porte, TX, United States

    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 […]

    no cost
  • Fields of Honor Cleanup Day

    San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site 3523 Independence Parkway South, La Porte, TX, United States

    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 […]

    no cost