The American Revolution Screening and Texas America250 Exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives

The American Revolution Screening and Texas America250 exhibit at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
What: A 50-minute showing of excerpts from Ken Burns’ film The American Revolution, focusing on military history
About the series: Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle.
When: Wednesday April 22 at noon in the second-floor event space at the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building, 1201 Brazos Street
Texas America250 exhibit: After the screening, make sure to check out our 2026 lobby exhibit, Texas America250. The new exhibit spotlights some of the areas where Texans’ contributions shine especially bright—true Texas icons that remind all Americans of the 28th state. From cowboys to astronauts, from Beaumont to Big Bend, the country would not be what it has become without Texas.
You can also view the Texas Constitution in the first floor Reading Room!
Cost: Free