In collaboration with the La Villita Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Independence Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution Join us for a hands-on event where participants will […]

The 19th century, particularly the Victorian era, saw a range of food oddities, driven by both culinary trends, military operations and the realities of poverty.  Some notable examples include, pemmican, aspic, […]

Celebrate Independence Day weekend in true Hill Country style at Tapatio Springs from July 3–5! Kick things off with 2-steppin’ on the patio Friday evening with live music and dinner […]

Season 3, Episode 7: America250 and TBP Learn more about the Texas Talking Book Program’s involvement with the statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge, related books and materials available in TBP’s […]

The Texas Military Forces Museum, the official Museum of the Texas National Guard, will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with music provided by the 36th Infantry Division band, a reading […]

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each […]

Red, White, and Crafty is a hands-on, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art, tradition, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July, each […]

Join us at the Fulton Mansion for a star-spangled Block Party celebrating USA 250! Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun with delicious food trucks, Victorian-inspired yard games, live music, and […]

What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass This speech was given at a meeting of the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society on July 5, 1852, in […]

Celebrating 250 years with our Chamber of Commerce annual fireworks show!