Countdown to July 4, 2026
Later this year, the Fort Bend County Historical Commission will host "Turning 250: Fort Bend County celebrates the American Journey on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. Step into history and celebrate 250 years of America at this free event at the Fort Bend Museum from 9 AM to 4 PM. It will feature local museums and cultural organizations, historical re-enactors portraying figures such as Thomas Jefferson and Davy Crockett, musical and dance performances, hands-on activities and much more! "Turning 250" will take place just down the street from the annual Pecan Harvest Festival, giving visitors the opportunity to enjoy both events and experience a full day of history, culture, and family-friendly fun in historic Richmond.
Welcome to Fort Bend County’s Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary
As the United States marks 250 years of independence, Fort Bend County proudly reflects on its own place in the nation’s unfolding story.
This milestone offers an opportunity to explore the histories that define our county — Indigenous homelands, the Old 300 settlers, the evolution of sugar and agriculture, the legacy of freedom colonies, immigration from around the world, and the contributions of generations who built, transformed, and enriched this region. Fort Bend’s story is deeply intertwined with the broader American narrative of struggle, innovation, community, and hope.
Here’s to a quarter-millennium of the American journey — and to Fort Bend County’s enduring role within it.
Essay Contest
Winning Essays
Read the four award-winning entries celebrating Fort Bend County’s place in America’s story.
Interactive Map
Fort Bend County Historical Marker Interactive Map: Find history all around you!
