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America 250: Garland's Perspectives

Date: May 30 - Aug 01, 2026

Step back in time to 1776 and experience the past 250 years in Garland with America 250: Garland's Perspectives.

Celebrating the nation’s momentous 250th anniversary, America 250 displays three exhibits wrapped into one with exhibits from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Garland Landmark Museum.

Learn how America’s revolution sparked revolutions around the world, how Texas has transformed over the past 250 year and how Garland grew from the Blackland Prairie to the bustling city it is today.

The exhibit will be on display at Garland City Hall from May 30, 2026 to August 1, 2026.


Exhibit Hours

Monday - *Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

**Saturday: 12 PM - 4 PM

Closed on Sundays

**On Saturday, June 20, the exhibit will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. during Garland's Juneteenth Celebration.
*On Friday, July 3, the exhibit will be open from 5 to 10 p.m. during Garland's Red, White & You.

Special Exhibition Events

National Bomb Pop Day

Cool off by visiting the 250 exhibit to learn about the nation's history and leave with a delicious Bomb Pop popsicle. Supplies limited!

📅 Thursday, June 25
⌚ Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
📍 Location: Garland City Hall
-
200 N Fifth St.
📅 Thursday, July 16
⌚ Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
📍 Location: Garland City Hall
-
200 N Fifth St.


America 250: Garland's Perspectives
May 30 - Aug 01, 2026
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