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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3 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 […] 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 […] |
6 events,As the country celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, every state has a story to tell about its own contributions to the development of the nation. Our 2026 exhibit, Texas America250, now on view at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, spotlights some of the areas where […] Rancheras: Spanish Texas Women and Their Contributions to American Independence uncovers the overlooked role of women ranch owners in eighteenth-century Texas and their influence during the American Revolution. Through original wills, petitions, and census records, the exhibition shows how women exercised legal and economic authority under Spanish colonial law while managing cattle networks that supported […] 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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7 events,Texas America250 traveling exhibit will be on display in the Palestine Public Library public spaces. |
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8 events,Join us for a unique evening celebrating America and its rich history with a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Step back in time with historical interpreters dressed as iconic figures such as George Washington, John Adams, Betsy Ross, and others who helped shape our nation. The evening will feature: A seated dinner Silent and live auctions offering […]
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8 events,In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed on the third Monday in January), this exhibit explores the life and legacy of Dr. King and the broader national commitment to service and social justice. Explore the history behind establishing MLK Day and its significance today. Visitors are invited to reflect on questions such as: […] |
9 events,This free exhibit features a gallery of art prints that vividly depict the chronology of the American Revolution and illuminate the colonists’ struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices in their quest for liberty. Discover the motivations that ignited a desire for freedom and explore the socio-political climate that compelled ordinary people to rise against the world’s most […] |
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Join us for an exploration of enslaved chefs and their shaping of American cuisine. Enslaved chefs like Hercules Posey and James Hemmings used cast iron pots and pans everyday to create fine meals. During this program you will also learn about how to restore cast iron and keep it in tip-top shape!
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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 – Texas Modernism presented by Dr. […] |
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10 events,The Magoffin Home State Historic Site, in partnership with the Tom Lea Institute, is pleased to host Tom Lea’s Twelve Travelers Through the Pass of the North, a collection of illustrations depicting significant historical figures who shaped the history of El Paso and the Southwest. Initially published in 1946, these images will be displayed at the […]
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Soloists from the renowned Austin Baroque Orchestra present “Close Encounters of the Colonial Kind,” evoking the sonic world of colonial North America in a commemoration of the first 50 years after American independence. Featuring replicas of instruments from the 18th century and music from the four colonial powers — England, Spain, France, and the Netherlands […]
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Join us on Saturday, January 24th as some of the best cooks in Texas museums face off to see who is the best cook in Austin’s Colony! Staff and volunteers from various Texas Historical Commission sites will all compete to make the best dish using a mysterious secret ingredient. Contestants will begin cooking at 9am […]
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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 French Legation State Historic Site Educators in the second session of our Genealogy Research series: Preserving Family Photographs and Documents. Do you have old family records stashed in random boxes? From letters and […]
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The Comanche County Museum is proud to launch the “Bridge to the Future” Project in commemoration of Texas America250, a year-long celebration honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary and the vital role Texas plays in America’s story. The centerpiece of this initiative will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., when the museum […] |
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11 events,Our Traveling Exhibit is displayed in our foyer for patrons to learn and enjoy! |
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Ima Hogg: The Governor’s Daughter by Virginia Bernhard is the story of Ima Hogg, the only daughter of Governor James Stephen Hogg. Ima was born in 1882 and died in 1975 at the age of 93, and she became a legend in her own right. Ima attended the University of Texas, studied music in New […]
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Guest speaker John Espinosa, Governor General – Member of the Houston Chapter, Los Granaderos y Damas de Gálvez, will tell how Texas, although not part of the United States at the time, contributed to the American Revolution. |
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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.