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.
Freedom Sunday is an annual community-wide celebration held the Sunday prior to July 4th in Woodville, Texas, hosted by Church in the Country. Since its launch in 2014, the event has grown into the largest Independence Day gathering in Tyler County, drawing thousands of attendees from across Southeast Texas. The event is designed to bring […]
A series of Colonial Craft Workshop activities including patriotic slime, cardboard state crafts, bedazzled ornaments, pom-pom flags, and parade wand creations.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Monti Warrior Zone (on post)! Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 off food purchases of $10 or more! But we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials […]
Participants will create friendship bracelets in celebration of the Fourth of July.
Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Underwood Golf Course! Show up in your boldest red, white, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 bucket of Range balls! But we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see your […]
Children ages 3-5 will learn what makes our country special through fun interactive activities.
“My Flag, My Story” is a statewide and national virtual engagement initiative designed to honor America’s 250th anniversary by inviting individuals, families, schools, veterans, first responders, and community organizations to share the personal stories behind flags they own or display. Through the submission of photographs and brief narratives, participants help create a living digital archive […]
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 create a personalized “broadside” or graphic honoring their patriot ancestor’s contributions to the American Revolution. Educational resources and guided sessions will help attendees research and […]
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, celery and molasses, to name a few. Join us as we look at how our ancestors ate. You might be pleasantly surprised or disgusted! It could […]
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 buffet, then wake up Saturday for the American’s Birthday Breakfast before enjoying a fun-filled day including a Family Field Day at Double L Pool. All […]
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.