Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion & the Lone Star Fiddle Championship is the oldest, continuous running fiddle contest in Texas surrounded by a festival on the Henderson County Square with live music, classic car show, fair foods, arts & craft vendors, domino tournament, armadillo races and street dances with some of the best Western Swing Bands […]

As we celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the Fort Graham Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution want to celebrate this milestone with some of our youngest citizens. Through a special DAR America 250 grant from NSDAR, Fort Graham has worked with the Lake Whitney Library and […]

Celebrate nearly a century of music, tradition, and community at the 95th Annual Athens Old Fiddlers Reunion & Contest, taking place April 17–18, 2026, in Athens, Texas. Established in 1932, this beloved event preserves one of America’s oldest and most enduring musical traditions—old-time fiddle music—while bringing together musicians, families, and visitors from across Texas and […]

Music from 1926 to 1976 is steeped in Americana tradition. The Buffalo Ruckus’ music has been described as a compendium of roots, Americana, southern soul, psychedelic postmodern avant-garde and experimental country-fried rock. The songwriting is pure and soulful with stories of heritage, spirituality, redemption, love gained and love lost. Spun from the timbers of heart […]

This community tree‑planting initiative invites residents from across El Paso County to take part in a hands‑on environmental stewardship effort aligned with the spirit of Texas America250—celebrating our shared history, strengthening community bonds, and investing in a thriving future for the next generation. Throughout 2026, volunteers will help plant 155 new trees across the region, […]

The Texas Citizen Bee is open to all public, private, home school, and parochial schools. Regional contests are held in each Education Service Center region, where top-performing students earn the opportunity to advance to the state championship in Austin, Texas. Designed to promote civic knowledge and engagement, the program is proudly sponsored by the Sumners […]

The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center (SHC) presents its third annual Family History Day with presentations and hands-on help from the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution (TXDAR) on Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come learn about the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), why women join and […]

Join us for a special dedication ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas, as we honor the legacy of the 69 Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Texas. This event will mark the placement of a cenotaph in their memory, recognizing their enduring contributions to the nation’s founding and preserving their stories for future […]

Join us on April 18th for a compelling exploration of one of North America’s most powerful and dynamic Indigenous nations. What does it mean for a people to shape history across borders, long before those borders even existed? Dr. Joaquin Rivaya-Martinez, a leading scholar on the Comanche Nation, invites you to rethink the history of […]

Join us as we savor history through foods in El Paso! Modern El Paso is a blend of many communities’ traditions, and we are experiencing them one dish at a time. Celebrate Passover with a delicious dessert that’s rich in flavor and full of tradition! In this hands-on class, kids will create their own flourless […]