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.
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!
A Day of Art and Patriotism – Free watermelon slices and lemonade; The Shot Heard Around the World shooting paint and media at a canvas; Pop Art, popping balloons filled […]
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.