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Spill the Tea! Communication in Colonial America
Aug. 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026
This exhibit marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence by exploring the tools colonists used to communicate, educate, and inspire. The materials in this exhibit will rotate throughout the year from early education books and sermons to newspapers, printed books, and patriotic songs.
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2025 J.M. Dawson Institute of Church-State Studies Lecture: “Retelling National Narratives and Recovering Shared Values: Historic Sources of Hope as America's 250th Anniversary Approaches,” featuring Thomas A. Tweed
Sep. 10, 2025
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Armstrong Browning Library
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"The U.S. Constitution and American Political History:” A Roundtable Discussion of Graduate Student Research
Sep. 15, 2025
4:00 - 5:30 pm
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Start the Revolution: The Stamp Act Crisis
Sep. 16, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm
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Constitution Day Pop-Up Exhibit
Sep. 17, 2025
Kick off a year-long celebration of the American semiquincentennial with this pop-up exhibit of materials from the University Libraries' special collections! 
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Moody Memorial Library, Room 104
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Constitution Day Lecture: "Constitutional Design for Political Conflict"
Sep. 17, 2025
4:00 - 5:15 pm
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Which Founding Father Are You?
Sep. 18, 2025
1:30 - 3:30 pm
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Constitution Week Trivia
Sep. 19, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm
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The Revolution's Poet: The Political Poetry of Phillis Wheatley
Oct. 27, 2025
4:00 - 5:00 pm
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Thank you, Veterans!
Nov. 11, 2025
12:00 - 3:30 pm
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Salute to Service Football Game/Tailgate
Nov. 15, 2025
This event is open to:All Baylor University student veterans and their familiesBaylor VETS, Athletics, VoB, Baylor Alumni, Army-Baylor Programs, and ROTC programs all come together for this great event that always draws our full community together from all the distant corners of the country! If you only go to one event and really want to reconnect with Baylor's Military-Connected community, then this is the event to go to! Tailgating, football, flyovers, and manning the giant flag for the anthem - are just some of the festivities!Details on how to request your event T-Shirt, tailgate meal, and free ticket (courtesy of Baylor Athletics), time of event and more, will be released soon!
12:00 - 12:00 am
Veteran Educational and Transitional Services
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The Spirit of 1775: History Capstone Conference
Dec. 4, 2025
12:30 - 5:00 pm
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America 250 Presidents' Day Celebration
Feb. 16, 2026
1:30 - 3:30 pm
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George Washington's Birthday Party
Feb. 23, 2026
12:00 - 2:30 pm
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Concert Band: Patriotic and Americana Concert
Mar. 1, 2026
3:00 - 4:00 pm
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1776 and More!
Mar. 29, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 pm
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The United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants
Mar. 31, 2026
Join us for a special patriotic-themed concert ahead of the 250th anniversary of the USA with the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants on their Spring Tour.
7:00 pm
Jones Concert Hall, McCrary Music Building
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The Declaration of Independence: A Public Reading
Apr. 17, 2026
12:00 - 1:30 pm
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America 250 Screening | America in Color: Made in the USA
Jun. 6, 2026
12:00 pm
Mayborn Museum
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America 250 Screening | America in Color: Small Town Life
Jun. 13, 2026
11:00 am
Mayborn Museum
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America 250 Screening | America’s National Parks at 100
Jun. 20, 2026
11:00 am
Mayborn Museum
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Young Festival Stage presents Liberty's Dream
Jun. 26 - Jul. 5, 2026
Young Festival Stage is proud to present our 2026 Original Production:  Liberty's Dream. Come Celebrate America's 250th Year of Independence in Stories and Songs. 
Midway Performing Arts Center
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America 250 Community Quilt
Jun. 27, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Celebrate America 250 at the Mayborn
Jun. 27, 2026
10:00 am
Mayborn Museum
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America 250 Screening | America’s Secret Space Heroes: Space Shuttle
Jun. 27, 2026
11:00 am
Mayborn Museum
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