Join us at the Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site for a commemoration of Juneteenth and the reading of General Order No. 3, which ordered the emancipation of all of the enslaved people in Texas. Federal troops, including the United States Colored Troops, entered Texas in June of 1865 and announced the freedom of the […]

In celebration of America 250, Goodnight Ranch is hosting a FREE program that explores the legacy of Charles and Mary Ann Goodnight. Their vision, generosity, and resilience helped shape not only the town of Goodnight but also other pioneer communities in the Texas Panhandle. Come hear how they helped other Texans build the state and […]

Join the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) on Saturday, June 13, for a celebration of Flag Day! A full day of special events focused on Texas history is scheduled at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, next door to the Capitol in downtown Austin. On display from 10 a.m. until […]

Were the relationships between America’s founders really as dramatic as they appear in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical Hamilton? In reality, they were even more intense. In this lively and story-driven presentation, historian and podcaster Howard Dorre explores the rivalries, grudges, and political clashes that shaped the early United States—from the bitterness between Benjamin Franklin and both […]

Please join us at Stephen F. Austin State Park Nature Center (located one mile west of San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site) for a program focusing on the lives of those in San Felipe de Austin that lived under enslavement. Learn about their unique personal stories that impacted the history of San Felipe and […]

Residents are asked to decorate their homes and yards in honor of America250. The Kiwanis Club is offering a five-year subscription to the annual flag service to the winner.

The WilCo America250 Family Celebration is a free event to celebrate our country’s semi-quincentennial on Flag Day, June 14, 2026. The event will feature music, games, historical figures and other activities for all ages. Free ice cream and cupcakes will be offered, with food trucks available for other food purchases. Participants can learn revolutionary war […]

Join us this summer for Hands-On History: America 250 Drop-In, a family-friendly program that explores 250 years of American history through the lens of leadership in the Pacific War. Each day offers a new, engaging activity—mixing history, art, STEM, music, and creative problem-solving—to help families connect with the people and decisions that shaped the Pacific […]

Learn about the flags of Texas and the American Revolution through crafts, activities and story time during this program especially designed for the littlest Texans (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. This hour-long program is a first museum experience with age-appropriate play and learning. Program is included with admission Adult: $17 Student, Military, or Senior (age […]

Kick off Civic Season 2026 by exploring citizenship in H. L. Kreische’s time. Do you have what it takes to become a U.S. citizen in the 19th century? Test your skills and sign your oath to the States! Make it official by adding your own wax seal. Then, compare Kreische’s citizenship journey with activities about […]