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.
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2 events,Join the National Museum of the Pacific War this summer for Lead the Way: Civic Season Drop-In, a hands-on family program exploring how leadership shaped the Pacific War and how it continues to shape our civic life today. Designed for learners of all ages, this come-and-go experience invites families to jump into creative activities that […]
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As the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th year, this exhibit explores the 50-year presence of the U.S. Army in Texas from the time of annexation in 1845 through the end of the Indian Wars in 1895. It traces the Army’s role in securing the frontier, building forts, engaging in conflict, and shaping the cultural and […] |
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The NCHM’s Modern Times speaker series this year is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The lectures over the course of the year will show how the people and events of Texas have helped to shape the United States more broadly. Modern Times – NASA and Texas presented by […] |
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Join us on Saturday, November 8 for our Grand Reopening Event! The event begins at 10am at the Visitor Center with a special ribbon cutting. Afterwards, the program “Citizens of the Republic” will take place until 4:30 at the newly recreated Washington Townsite Experience. This program will feature interactive and engaging living history programs in […]
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What’s cooking in the Kreische kitchen? In celebration of the upcoming America 250, join us for tasty demonstrations celebrating America’s unique and multicultural food history from 19th-century Fayette County. This month’s program will focus on a German-Texas inspired menu, including sausage inthe smokehouse, hearty German stew, and a home-baked treat made on our wood-burning stove. […]
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4 events,2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In commemoration, the Fight to the Finish exhibit invites visitors to reflect on the final year of the war and the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who fought abroad and supported on the home front. Exploring the air war of 1945 […]
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Annual Veterans celebration – past, present & future – from across North Texas hosted by the City of Fort Worth and organized by the Tarrant County Veterans Council. “Saluting Vietnam Veterans” is the theme of this year’s parade set to step off on Tuesday, November 11 (Election Day), at 11 a.m. Participants will form up in […] |
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Participate in public open meetings of the Texas America250 Commission virtually through Zoom or in person at the Bullock Museum in Austin, Texas. Virtual meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86569955969?pwd=gcbOvAS2FxmuCGPLVkiPL5pap4SGqf.1 |
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Discover your roots at the Fulton Mansion’s genealogy workshop! Learn tips and tools to explore your family history, uncover hidden stories, and trace your lineage. Inspired by the Fulton family tree, this hands-on session will guide you through starting your own ancestral journey. Perfect for beginners and history enthusiasts alike!
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As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial (250 years) and soon Texas’ bicentennial (200 years), we also honor local and family history. Join the Texas Historical Commission’s Historical Markers Historian, Alicia Costello, in the first session of our Genealogy Research series. This Introduction to Genealogy and Family History Research will feature a presentation on how to get […]
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4 events,THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a new six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence, will premiere on Sunday, November 16 and air for six consecutive nights through Friday, November 21st at 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS. The full series will be available to stream beginning […] |
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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.
Image courtesy Texas Parks and Wildlife
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.