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We host a wide range of events at TSHA. Our TSHA Annual Meeting is the most premiere Texas History event of the year! Learn about interesting niches of Texas at our monthly Texas Talks webinar. The Texas Revolution Rendezvous is our newest event but it’s sure to be enlightening and engaging. We also host the annual Texas History Day event.

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Texas History Day

Texas History Day (THD) empowers students in grades 3 through 12 to engage in historical research through a dynamic academic program. Students across the state join with others across the country in the National History Day® program to explore annual themes, create original projects, and compete at regional, state, and national contests.

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Educator Workshops

Events for Educators

TSHA offers a variety of professional developments across the state focused on programs for K-12 students such as Junior Historians and Texas History Day. Throughout the fall we also offer webinar programs to support educators with our programs.

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Texas Revolution Rendezvous

Texas Revolution Rendezvous is the leading conference dedicated to exploring the pivotal years of the Texas Revolution and early Texas history. Delve into topics ranging from Mexican sovereignty to the Republic of Texas, with expert-led discussions that promote scholarship and public awareness of this transformative era.

Texas Revolution Website →
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TSHA Annual Meeting

TSHA Annual Meeting is Texas history's premier gathering, bringing together scholars, educators, and enthusiasts to explore the state's rich past. With over 700 attendees and a wealth of panels, receptions, and offsite tours, it's the ideal event for those passionate about Texas history and culture.

Annual Meeting Website →
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Texas Talks

Join us for Texas Talks, an engaging series of interactive webinars featuring experts from a variety of historical fields. From Civil War to Women's History and more, each session offers a dynamic blend of presentations and audience Q&A, providing fresh insights into Texas history. Free for TSHA members.

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Calendar

Stay up-to-date with TSHA's calendar of events and community happenings, from educational programs to exciting conferences and more. Explore opportunities to engage with Texas history, whether you're a student, educator, or history enthusiast.

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Got a Texas history event you’d like to see featured? Email us your event for consideration on our calendar. We also feature affiliate events in our scholarly journal, the SHQ. Signup for a free trial, affiliate membership today and let's work together to promote the history of Texas.

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Commemorating 250 years of American independence through the stories, people, and places that shaped Texas and the nation.

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As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Texans have a unique opportunity to reflect on the state’s role in the American story. Through exhibitions, programs, educational initiatives, and community events across Texas, Texas America250 encourages celebration, reflection, and commemoration at both local and statewide levels. At the Texas State Historical Association, we are proud to support this important moment through our mission-driven work in history education and public engagement, including Texas History Day, and we invite students, educators, and communities to explore this milestone in meaningful ways.

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On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the greatest nation in the history of the world. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Long may these ideals live in the heart of every Texan and every American. May God bless all who have defended our freedoms that we enjoy each day. And God bless the United States of America.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

Commemorating 250 years of American independence through the stories, people, and places that shaped Texas and the nation.

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, Texans have a unique opportunity to reflect on the state’s role in the American story. Through exhibitions, programs, educational initiatives, and community events across Texas, Texas America250 encourages celebration, reflection, and commemoration at both local and statewide levels. At the Texas State Historical Association, we are proud to support this important moment through our mission-driven work in history education and public engagement, including Texas History Day, and we invite students, educators, and communities to explore this milestone in meaningful ways.

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On July 4, 2026, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the greatest nation in the history of the world. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Long may these ideals live in the heart of every Texan and every American. May God bless all who have defended our freedoms that we enjoy each day. And God bless the United States of America.

Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas

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