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  • Printing the American Revolution

    Wichita Falls Museum of Art 2 Eureka Cir, Wichita Falls, TX, United States

    As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, explore how print culture was crucial to the American Revolution. Prints, books, and newspapers shaped colonists’ reactions to British […]

  • Reading and Interpreting Genealogy Sources

    French Legation State Historic Site 802 San Marcos Street, Austin, TX, United States

    As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years), we also honor local and family history. Join the French Legation State Historic Site Educators in the […]

    included with site admission

  • Happy Birthday America! Family Stories to Share, Do You Know Yours?

    Tye Preston Memorial Library, 16311 S Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Kids Cooking Class: Jiaozi (Chinese Dumplings)

    Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Using historic recipes, site staff will explore the contributions of Chinese settlers. Celebrate Chinese New Year by making fun […]

    $10

  • “Timeline of Texas 1598-1846”

    Texas Independence & the American Revolution 405 5th St, Valley Mills, TX, United States

    Join the Texas Society DAR for an engaging series exploring Texas history and historical fiction from Texas Before the Lone Star. Designed especially for home-schooled students, these interactive sessions will […]

  • Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration Dinner

    Communities Foundation of Texas 5500 Caruth Haven Lane,, Dallas, TX, United States

    Thomas Jefferson to Visit Dallas! On Feb .24, 2026 – The Founding Forward-Dallas Chapter* will hold a special America 250 observance at its Annual George Washington Birthday Celebration Dinner. The […]

    $125.00

  • “Revolutions and Constitutions: Nation-Building in the Americas after 1776” Exhibit

    Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection 2300 Red River Street, Austin, TX, United States

    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 […]

  • Tree Planting Quest to 155

    Estrella Park 14590 Greg Drive, EL Paso, TX, United States

    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, […]

  • FamilySearch for Beginners

    Varner-Hogg Plantation 1702 N. 13th St., West Columbia, TX, United States

    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, […]

    included with site admission