This community tree‑planting initiative invites residents from across El Paso County to take part in a hands‑on environmental stewardship effort aligned with the spirit of Texas America250—celebrating our shared history, strengthening community bonds, and investing in a thriving future for the next generation. Throughout 2026, volunteers will help plant 155 new trees across the region, […]

Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Using an historic recipe from the El Paso Cook Book published in 1898, the staff will explore the history of Irish settlers and their influence on El Paso’s development. Using potatoes, onions, and milk, this dish is warm and soothing on a chilly day. The cost is […]

Join us on the Bluff from March 7-15 for nine days of unique Spring Break activities! Each day features a different program from 10am-2pm inspired by the 19th-century German-Texan experience. Step into the shoes of an early German immigrant coming to Texas and practice the skills needed to succeed in your new life. From adapting to new […]

Please Join Us As We Celebrate Texas America 250 with a Special Open House at the Fairbanks Branch Library on Saturday, March 14th, from 10 am to noon. There is something for everyone as we celebrate our library hosting the Texas State Library & Archives Commission’s Texas America 250 traveling exhibit. While exploring the exhibit, […]

Chamber members and the community are invited to attend a ceremonial Liberty Tree planting on Tuesday, March 17, at 2:45 p.m., in front of the Chamber building (505 W. Davis) in downtown Conroe. Chamber President Scott Harper will officially plant the tree. The tree planting is tied to the ongoing America 250 celebration. Attendees are […]

Step into the colorful world of Leola Warnock Freeman, a trailblazing impressionist and portrait artist who helped shape El Paso’s 20th-century art scene. A 1934 Public Works of Art Project awardee, Freeman’s work—ranging from intimate family portraits to sweeping landscapes—still graces public spaces across the city today. Join her descendant, Jennifer Moxley, for an image-rich […]

Stockton Helbing and his Helbing Jazz Initiative project will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a musical examination of the roots of America’s beautiful original art form: jazz. Stockton and his band will take the audience on a fun musical romp through the birth of jazz music in New Orleans at the end of the 19th […]

Learn to trace your family history using FamilySearch, a free online platform. Site educators will use historic individuals from the plantation sites to show you how to: use the website, analyze census records, develop your family tree, and more. This program is perfect for absolute beginners ready to get started and for experienced researchers interested in […]

Learning about our ancestors isn’t just about digging up old family stories, it’s about connecting to the journey that helped shape who we are today. The America 250 Project invites you to discover your own family’s past, from why they immigrated to the challenges they faced and the triumphs they celebrated. By preserving these stories, […]

As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years), we also honor local and family history. Honor and share your family history at the French Legation’s Family History Day! With activities like creating your family tree, you can engage with your family and local history today and in the future. Perfect […]