Whitewright Public Library Hosts Free America250 Traveling Exhibit in Celebration of Nation’s Semiquincentennial

The Whitewright Public Library invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) through July 31st.

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. Celebrate and learn our nation’s history through your library!

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.

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. You can also participate in the free Texas America250 Reading Challenge by visiting www.tsl.texas.gov/america250/challenge

Texas America250 will be on view for free through July 31st at the Whitewright Public Library community room, open weekdays 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m., with extended hours on Thursday until 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.whitewright.tx.us or call 903-364-2955.

This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.