The Franklin County Library invites the public to view a new temporary exhibit, Texas America250, on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) now through July 31, 2026, at no cost to viewers.
Highlighting historically significant Texas Treasures from TSLAC’s collections, Texas America250 is being loaned to local public libraries, schools, and other community organizations throughout the semi-quincentennial year of 2026. Celebrate and learn our nation’s history through your library!
“We are so excited to bring this traveling exhibit to the community,” said Franklin County Library Director Lisa Lawrence. “This is a great way for Texans of all ages to learn more about the state’s role in U.S. history and explore some of our most treasured documents, photographs, and artifacts.”
The Franklin County Library is open at 100 Main St. in Mount Vernon, Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, email library@co.franklin.tx.us or call 903-537-4916
The Texas America250 exhibit highlights historically significant Texas Treasures from the State Archives, encouraging all Americans to explore the Lone Star State's story 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. This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.
