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.
What happens when undergraduate historians dive into the archives? You get “Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776.” This exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence by […]
This exhibit offers a deep dive into the cartographic evolution of our region. Curated by Kelley Center’s student staff member, Apollinaire Mendoza—a Sophomore studying Global Studies at Rice. What to […]
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, […]
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, […]
Join living history interpreters for a celebration of America’s unique and multicultural food history from the Republic of Texas era. Stop by the Kreische house for a campfire cooking demonstration […]
The Captain Molly Corbin Chapter, NSDAR, will host a community event to dedicate a Liberty Tree in honor of America 250! A bronze DAR Commemorative Marker will accompany a newly […]
Join the National Museum of the Pacific War for Stories of Service: 250 Years of the American Military, a festival-style celebration honoring the people, moments, and innovations that have shaped […]
The Neill-Cochran House Museum will host Hope for Spring: America 250, Stars and Stripes Forever from March 4, 2026-April 5, 2026. This is an open-call juried art exhibition open to […]
As part of the celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial, The Grace Museum will host a Texas Independence Day Dance to celebrate our history as Texans. Attendees can enjoy live music by […]
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, […]
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.
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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.