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.
Williamson County, Texas, will participate in the Two Lights for Tomorrow program by lighting two lights on the west stairs of the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown on April 18, 2025. This is to commemorate the midnight ride of Paul Revere which occurred 250 years ago and preceded the start of the […]
The Harrison County Texas America 250 Commission will meet to conduct business and engage with the community for planning the upcoming commemorative celebration events. This meeting is open to the public and all citizens of Harrison County are encouraged to attend.
Williamson County, Texas, will participate in the Two Lights for Tomorrow program by lighting two lights on the west stairs of the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street, in Georgetown on April 18, 2025. This is to commemorate the midnight ride of Paul Revere which occurred 250 years ago and preceded the start of the […]
Come celebrate the event that kicked off the American Revolution in Bastrop on Friday, April 18. In collaboration with Main Street Bastrop, each business in downtown Bastrop will be given two lanterns symbolizing the lanterns that Revere saw from the Old North Church steeple in Boston that spurred him on to warn his fellow countrymen […]
The Two Lights For Tomorrow Event is our kickoff of more than a year of celebration events for our community to work together by building awareness of the role of Harrison County and Texas in the formation of the nation that ties the past to the present and the future. We will mark the 250th […]
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
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
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
The 75th Annual National Square Dance Convention will be June 24-27, 2026 in Waco. Texas is hosting this annual event for the first time in 20 years. The convention will bring approximately 4000 people from all over the United States who love the activity of square dancing. In 1991, Texas officially recognized square dancing as […]
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.