Observance of the importance and impact of The Freedom Train: 1945-1947

Rockport Center for the Arts hosts the Rockport Art Festival, a two-day juried art festival held annually over Fourth of July weekend. Now in its 58th year, the festival is a longstanding community tradition, and this year it opens on Saturday, July 4, providing a meaningful opportunity to engage our community in the national commemoration […]

How many birds can you find sporting the flags colors on this guided hike? Black. Gray. Yellow. Green. And every other color you can think of! Birds come in an array of colors but this Independence Day, how many can you find that are sporting the good ol’ Red White and Blue? Once you have […]

Join us in celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in Point Blank, San Jacinto County, Texas on Saturday, July 4, 2026. FREE Admission to the event – an old fashioned gathering honoring America’s Independence, faith, family and friends at a Not for Profit, No Alcohol Event. Community unity honoring this historic milestone on the properties of the […]

Biggest Small Town Parade celebrating America 250: Faith, Family and Freedom. Parade complete with colorful entries, marching groups, farm equipment, live music after the parade.

Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! We know these colors well: Red, White, and Blue. They are a part of our national American flag as well as the Texas flag. But how would those colors be achieved when these flags were first made? […]

Get crafty with us! The supplies for several crafts will be available to have a fun filled afternoon!

In their own pursuits of freedom, representatives of the United States, Mexico, and Texas each penned their grievances and intentions to leave their countries of origin in declarations of independence. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, educators will guide visitors through the similarities and differences in […]

Our small congregation is hosting a day of food and fun for all ages. We’d love for your family to join ours for a 250th Independence Day Picnic!

Enjoy an old-fashioned celebration of the country’s birthday. Activities start at Ostott Park with a kids parade, homemade ice cream contest, pie auction, games, live music, and food. At night is the Grand Finale Fireworks Show, starting over the Big Cypress Bayou by the historical LED lighted bridge.