The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau Hosts Free America250 Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of Nation's Semiquincentennial

Grapevine, TX – The Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) through Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Highlighting historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC's collections, Texas America250 will be loaned to local public libraries, schools and other community organizations starting in summer 2025 and continuing throughout the semiquincentennial year of 2026.

The Texas America250 exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, encouraging all Americans to explore the story of the Lone Star State over the past 250 years. From Spanish missions to the space race, the landscape, culture, economy and people of Texas have played essential roles in the development of the United States.

“We are excited to bring this traveling exhibit to Grapevine,” said Leigh Lyons, Assistant Executive Director, Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau. “This is a great way for visitors of all ages to learn more about Texas's role in U.S. history and explore some of our most treasured documents, photographs and artifacts.”

TSLAC also invites Texans of all ages to join its statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge in 2026. Additional resources from TSLAC's extensive library collections, the Talking Book Program and the Texas Center for the Book will be available later this year. Bookmark www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/ to stay informed about upcoming America250 programming.

Texas America250 will be on view for free through Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at the Grapevine Tower Gallery at 636 S. Main Street, Grapevine, Texas 76051. It's free to visit and open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com or call 817.410.3185.

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