Events for the 250th are happening all over the state.

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Harrison County Texas America 250 Commission Meeting

Marshall Mercantile 211 N Washington Ave, Second Floor, Marshall, TX, United States

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.

Two Lights for Tomorrow

Williamson County Courthouse 710 S. Main Street, Georgetown, TX, United States

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 […]

Two Lights for Tomorrow | Paul Revere’s Ride Commemoration

Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center 904 Main Street, Bastrop, TX, United States

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 […]

Two Lights for Tomorrow | Paul Revere’s Night Ride

Marshall 1 Peter Whetstone Square, Marshall, United States

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 […]

Texas America250 Commission Meeting

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

Texas America250 Commission Meeting

The Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

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

Texas America250 Commission Meeting

The Bullock Museum 1800 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States

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

75th Annual National Square Dance Convention

Waco Convention Center 100 Washington Ave, Waco,, TX, United States

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 […]

$80

Lakewood 4th Of July Block Party & Fireworks

Historic Lakewood Shops 1900 Abrams Pkwy, Dallas, TX, United States

Lakewood 4th of July Celebration July 4, 2025 & 2026 This beloved annual tradition is free to attend and welcomes families, friends, and neighbors for an evening of fun, food, and festivities. 🎶 Live Music – Enjoy a full lineup of live music performances from local bands and artists. 🍔 Food & Drinks – Savor […]

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