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A logo with a blue star with a blue hexagonal pattern behind it on the left and the text Texas in blue at the top and the text America 250 in red underneath. A red star is shown on the left and right of the main logo

As the country celebrates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, every state has a story to tell about its own contributions to the development of the nation. Texas pride permeates our culture here at home, and we are always eager to promote the state’s people, products, landscape, innovations, and works of art beyond our borders, showing how the Lone Star State has contributed to the legacy of America. 

This 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. 

The Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building lobby and exhibit gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 

Texas America250

A photograph of a river winding down a valley between hills with mountains in the background and a cactus and plants in the foreground. Big Bend, 1980-1982. Texas Tourist Development Agency photographs and audiovisual materials, 2012/193-01-01-007

Big Bend, 1980-1982. Texas Tourist Development Agency photographs and audiovisual materials, 2012/193-01-01-007.  Click or tap on image to view larger version.

A map showing the older boundaries of Texas and Mexico using red, blue, and yellow lines with text of New Boundaries of Texas. New Map of Texas, 1841. This map from 1841 covers parts of New Mexico, the Indian Territory, the Osage Territory, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and northern Mexico in addition to Texas. It shows political, conventional, and natural boundaries of Texas while under both Spain and Mexico as well as the Republic of Texas. Roads shown include the Old San Antonio Road and the Great Spanish Road to the Red River. New Mexico is labeled as Santa Fe. Lithographed by Day and Haghe; English. Texas State Archives Map Collection, Map#55

New Map of Texas, 1841. Lithographed by Day and Haghe; English. Texas State Archives Map Collection, Map#55. 
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Please note: TSLAC exhibits are not comprehensive historical narratives and reflect only a small sampling of the range of the materials in the State Archives. Please note that collections at the State Archives are primarily government records, which may limit the perspectives represented in exhibit cases. 



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