Highlighting Texas’s role in the formation of America.
Events for the 250th are happening all over the state.
See what’s coming up and submit your event.
Artist Andrew Thompson uses “stories shared by ancestors and recollections from childhood” to reconstruct the Mims community, Sweeny, Brazoria, and Hinkle’s Ferry. His vivid paintings capture buildings that no longer […]
From laws and reports to statistics and public programs, government publications offer critical evidence of Black history in the United States. This exhibit features the history and development of the […]
Join Us for Fun! Instructions: Write your favorite black movie, music, or art and why on the sticky notes & post it. The activity shows the influence of Black media […]
Join Us for Fun! Instructions: Red Pins: Where your heritage originates Green pins: Where you’d like to visit. Shows the immigration history and patterns of African Americans and recent immigrants […]
This is a Play relative to our county’s namesake, Marquis de Lafayette who fought in The Revolution and became a lifelong friend to George Washington. His 24 State triumphant return […]
The NCHM’s Modern Times speaker series this year is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The lectures over the course of the year will […]
This lecture explores how Americans uniquely mark historic eras—like the 1976 Bicentennial, the 1936 Texas Centennial, and the 2026 250th anniversary of the United States. These anniversaries often inspire […]
In the 1530s, three shipwrecked conquistadors and one enslaved African became the first men from those continents to visit the future site of El Paso. The brief visit was part […]
As the Music in the Chambers series continues, this performance features the musical stylings of 1826 to 1876. Founded in 2021, SEUM Chamber is a vibrant and versatile string ensemble […]
Join us for a demonstration on how museums use specialized cleaning techniques to preserve furniture! You will also learn how to identify American furniture styles through Ima Hogg’s collection.
Thank you for your interest in having your event recognized as an official Texas America250 Event! Please complete the following form to submit your event for consideration on the official website calendar. All forms will be reviewed by the Texas America250 Commission and Advisory panel.
Event submissions are reviewed weekly, and once approved, a link to the event on the website will be shared with the contact provided.
For assistance, please email the Texas America250 commission.
Image courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife
Image courtesy Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Texas America250 Commission is an officially recognized State/Territory Partner of America250.org, a nonpartisan, nonpolitical partner of a federal agency. Together, this partnership jointly commemorates American history and culture in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America.