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SUMMARY:2026 ARRL Field Day
DESCRIPTION:2026 ARRL Field Day is June 27 – 28. ARRL announces that the theme of 2026 ARRL Field Day will be “Amateur Radio: A National Resource.” Field Day is an annual amateur radio activity organized since 1933\, and the largest on-the-air operating event in North America. Field Day showcases amateur radio’s readiness to provide resilient communications in times of need while engaging the public through hands-on demonstrations and community outreach. \nARRL’s partnership with America250 reflects a shared commitment to honoring America’s past while investing in the civic\, technical\, and volunteer spirit that will carry the nation forward.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/2026-arrl-field-day/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Patriotic Revival Flag Project
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of red\, white\, and blue flags will soon line the lawn of Three Rivers City Hall\, each one purchased by community members to honor a loved one who served. \nThe Fourth Annual Patriotic Revival will feature the flag display beginning June 27 at 9 a.m at the Three Rivers City Hall. The flags will remain on display through July 11.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/4th-annual-patriotic-revival-flag-project/
LOCATION:Three Rivers City Hall\, 105 N Harborth\, Three Rivers\, TX\, 78071\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T094500
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SUMMARY:Communities in Communities: Around the Block Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Communities in Communities: Around the Block Walking Tour explores the vibrant community surrounding the historic Starr Family Home State Historic Site and highlights how neighborhoods once formed tight-knit communities within the city—revealing that the Starrs were far from alone in their corner of town.\nAlong the way\, you’ll learn about: \n-The history of the old Marshall High School\n-The evolution of the hospital district\n-The story behind that famously tricky traffic circle at Grove and Travis\n-A variety of architectural styles\, including homes built both before and after Frank Starr’s residence\nCome walk with us and discover the stories that shaped this historic neighborhood!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/communities-in-communities-around-the-block-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Starr Family Home\, 407 West Travis St\, Marshall\, TX\, 75670\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T193437Z
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Wag
DESCRIPTION:El Paso Animal Services will host its “Let Freedom Wag” adoption promotion from June 27 through July 4\, featuring $2.50 adoptions on all pets.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/let-freedom-wag/
LOCATION:El Paso Animal Services\, 5001 Fred Wilson Ave\, El Paso\, TX\, 79906\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T022834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T022834Z
UID:2667-1782568800-1782572400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Cultural Exchange in East Texas
DESCRIPTION:Join Site Educator Amy Kitmacher as we examine legal and illegal interactions between the Indigenous Caddo and Spanish and French settlers in colonial Spain.  Learn what it meant to be Spanish in 18th century East Texas.  This will be a free lecture.  All are welcome to attend.  No registration required.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/cultural-exchange-in-east-texas/
LOCATION:Mission Dolores\, 701 South Broadway St.\, San Augustine\, TX\, 75972\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260505T192104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T192104Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Goes the Fort
DESCRIPTION:Fort Bliss MWR and Destination El Paso are teaming up to throw the biggest birthday bash America has seen in 250 years. Get ready for a full week of star‑spangled fun. \n🎤 Pop Goes the Fort – June 27\nKick off the celebration with FREE live entertainment\, including the incredible 1st Armored Division Band and a major lineup of national‑level performers to be announced soon. Bring your friends\, your family\, and your patriotic spirit—this is the kind of night you’ll talk about all summer. \nWhat you can bring: \n\nCanopies (designated area only; space is limited)\nPicnic baskets & coolers\nBlankets & lawn chairs\n\nWhat to leave at home: \n\nAlcohol\nGlass containers\nPets
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/pop-goes-the-fort/
LOCATION:Biggs Park\, 11388 Sergeant\, Fort Bliss\, TX\, 79908\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T170000
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CREATED:20260220T195133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T195133Z
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SUMMARY:Splash & Blast
DESCRIPTION:Splash & Blast\, Celina’s biggest summer bash\, returns to Old Celina Park on Saturday\, June 27! Join us for an unforgettable day of free\, family-friendly excitement featuring our signature Kids Zone water slides and the Ninja Nation obstacle course. Come hungry and ready to explore\, as a curated selection of food and shopping vendors will be on-site offering delicious local eats and unique finds. The energy stays high all day with live music that’s sure to get you dancing\, leading up to a historic grand finale: a breathtaking America250 & Celina150 drone show plus a spectacular fireworks display at dark! \nEvent Website: https://www.lifeincelinatx.com/splash26 | https://www.facebook.com/events/1388442579240217/
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/splash-blast/
LOCATION:Old Celina Park\, 12670 FM428\, Celina\, TX\, 75009\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260115T225601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T225601Z
UID:2151-1782586800-1782597600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America250: A Cinematic Celebration
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America250\, the City of San Antonio World Heritage Office will host a cinematic celebration featuring the 2020 film\, “Hamilton\,” at the historic Mission Marquee Plaza\, located at 3100 Roosevelt Avenue\, San Antonio\, TX 78214. The extravaganza includes theatrical performances by the Wonder Theatre Adult Troupe\, photo opportunities\, demonstrations of blades and swords used in the 1700s by blacksmith and bladesmith Alex Ruiz\, specialty vendors\, food\, and beverages. The celebration begins at 7 p.m. with the featured film starting shortly after dusk on the original 1948 Mission Drive-In screen. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america250-a-cinematic-celebration/
LOCATION:Mission Marquee Plaza\, 3100 Roosevelt Ave.\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T180000
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CREATED:20260512T213149Z
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UID:2850-1782633600-1782669600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Rod & Gun Club!\n\n\n\n\nShow up in your boldest red\, white\, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of a $2.50 daily range pass! \nBut we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see your face on our recap post and score wristbands to join us at the Army tent during the big downtown El Paso celebration happening on the 4th of July. \nBecause let’s be real… Fort Bliss is El Paso\, and El Paso is Fort Bliss. \nWe can’t wait to see you out there repping your pride! \nHappy Birthday\, America!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fort-bliss-rod-gun-club/
LOCATION:Fort Bliss\, 3730 Roy Johnson Lane\, Fort Bliss\, TX\, 79916\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T160000
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CREATED:20260416T205417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T205417Z
UID:2600-1782640800-1782662400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:SPARK! Places of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:This traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street program explores innovation and invention in rural America. A companion exhibit featuring innovations and creativity developed in Kerr County will accompany SPARK!. Admission is free. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/spark-places-of-innovation/
LOCATION:Kerr Arts & Cultural Center\, 228 Earl Garrett St.\, Kerrville\, TX\, 78028\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260427T214735Z
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UID:2633-1782669600-1782669600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Freedom Sunday
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Sunday is an annual community-wide celebration held the Sunday prior to July 4th in Woodville\, Texas\, hosted by Church in the Country. Since its launch in 2014\, the event has grown into the largest Independence Day gathering in Tyler County\, drawing thousands of attendees from across Southeast Texas. \nThe event is designed to bring the community together around the themes of faith\, freedom\, and the shared values that define our nation. Freedom Sunday includes a large outdoor gathering featuring live music\, a community meal provided at no cost\, family-friendly activities\, and the county’s largest fireworks display. \nMore than just an event\, Freedom Sunday serves as a unifying moment for the region—honoring the sacrifices of those who have served\, celebrating the founding principles of the United States\, and creating space for families to gather in a meaningful and memorable way.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/freedom-sunday/
LOCATION:Church in the Country\, 555 FM 256 N\, Woodville\, TX\, 75979\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260513T201121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T202333Z
UID:2860-1782720000-1783098000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Chamizal Express Library 4th of July Programs
DESCRIPTION:A series of Colonial Craft Workshop activities including patriotic slime\, cardboard state crafts\, bedazzled ornaments\, pom-pom flags\, and parade wand creations.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/chamizal-express-library-4th-of-july-programs/
LOCATION:Chamizal Express Library\, 2119 Cypress Ave\, El Paso\, TX\, 79905\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260513T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T195347Z
UID:2854-1782723600-1782763200@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Monti Warrior Zone Rec Center
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Monti Warrior Zone (on post)! \nShow up in your boldest red\, white\, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 off food purchases of $10 or more! \nBut we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see your face on our recap post and score wristbands to join us at the Army tent during the big downtown El Paso celebration happening on the 4th of July. \nBecause let’s be real… Fort Bliss is El Paso\, and El Paso is Fort Bliss. \nWe can’t wait to see you out there repping your pride! \nHappy Birthday\, America!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/monti-warrior-zone-rec-center/
LOCATION:Monti Warrior Zone\, 21171 Medic Ave\, Fort Bliss\, TX\, 79918\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260513T200618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T200618Z
UID:2857-1782730800-1782734400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Fourth of July Friendship Bracelets
DESCRIPTION:Participants will create friendship bracelets in celebration of the Fourth of July.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/fourth-of-july-friendship-bracelets/
LOCATION:Jose Cisneros Library\, 1300 Hawkins Blvd.\, El Paso\, TX\, 79925\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260513T205826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T205826Z
UID:2868-1782802800-1782838800@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Underwood Golf Course!
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Underwood Golf Course! \nShow up in your boldest red\, white\, and blue outfit or rock your military uniform to take advantage of $2.50 bucket of Range balls! \nBut we’re just getting started. Snap a pic and share your patriotic spirit with #America250andYou to your socials and you might see your face on our recap post and score wristbands to join us at the Army tent during the big downtown El Paso celebration happening on the 4th of July. \nBecause let’s be real… Fort Bliss is El Paso\, and El Paso is Fort Bliss. \nWe can’t wait to see you out there repping your pride! \nHappy Birthday\, America!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/celebrate-americas-250th-birthday-at-underwood-golf-course/
LOCATION:Underwood Golf Course\, 3200 Coe Ave\, El Paso\, TX\, 79904\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260630T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260513T204718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T201912Z
UID:2865-1782815400-1782837000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Tiny Patriot Explorer Day
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 3-5 will learn what makes our country special through fun interactive activities.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/tiny-patriot-explorer-day/
LOCATION:Pavo Real Recreation Center\, 9301 Alameda Ave\, El Paso\, TX\, 79907\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260705T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260113T223553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T223656Z
UID:2111-1782892800-1783245600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:My Flag\, My Story: A National Virtual Show-and-Tell Experience
DESCRIPTION:“My Flag\, My Story” is a statewide and national virtual engagement initiative designed to honor America’s 250th anniversary by inviting individuals\, families\, schools\, veterans\, first responders\, and community organizations to share the personal stories behind flags they own or display. Through the submission of photographs and brief narratives\, participants help create a living digital archive that reflects the diverse ways Texans and Americans express service\, sacrifice\, heritage\, and civic pride. Selected stories will be featured in a curated virtual event leading into Independence Day 2026\, culminating in a coordinated statewide flag display on July 4. This inclusive\, non-political program is scalable\, educational\, and enduring—providing Texas with a meaningful\, participatory contribution to the national America250 commemoration and a lasting historical record for future generations. \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/15824020/
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/my-flag-my-story-a-virtual-national-show-and-tell/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260731T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20251113T205832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T205832Z
UID:1925-1782896400-1785528000@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Our American Revolution Patriots - Find Yours
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the La Villita Chapter\, Daughters of the American Revolution\, and the Independence Chapter\, Sons of the American Revolution \nJoin us for a hands-on event where participants will create a personalized “broadside” or graphic honoring their patriot ancestor’s contributions to the American Revolution. \nEducational resources and guided sessions will help attendees research and discover their own Revolutionary War patriots as we prepare to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial in July 2026.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/our-american-revolution-patriots-find-yours/
LOCATION:College Station Larry J Ringer Library\, 1818 Harvey Mitchell Pkwy. S\, College Station\, TX\, 77845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T021929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T021929Z
UID:2669-1782903600-1782914400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Historic Foodways: Aspic\, Pemmican and Other American Food Oddities
DESCRIPTION:The 19th century\, particularly the Victorian era\, saw a range of food oddities\, driven by both culinary trends\, military operations and the realities of poverty.  Some notable examples include\, pemmican\, aspic\, celery and molasses\, to name a few. Join us as we look at how our ancestors ate. You might be pleasantly surprised or disgusted! It could be both.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/historic-foodways-aspic-pemmican-and-other-american-food-oddities/
LOCATION:Starr Family Home\, 407 West Travis St\, Marshall\, TX\, 75670\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260529T203836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T203836Z
UID:3031-1782979200-1783184400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America's 250th Celebration Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day weekend in true Hill Country style at Tapatio Springs from July 3–5! Kick things off with 2-steppin’ on the patio Friday evening with live music and dinner buffet\, then wake up Saturday for the American’s Birthday Breakfast before enjoying a fun-filled day including a Family Field Day at Double L Pool. All weekend long\, soak up the sun with exciting pool activities\, live music\, and festive American-themed buffets.\nOn Sunday\, honor hometown heroes at the First Responders Breakfast (8:00–11:00 AM)\, complete with emergency vehicles on display. Then cap off the celebration at the 250th Celebration & Fireworks Spectacular on the golf course from 6:00–10:00 PM\, featuring a juggler\, face painting\, sno-cones\, a photobooth\, concessions\, and more—all leading up to a dazzling fireworks show.\nMake it a weekend to remember—book your stay now and experience all the festivities\, relaxation\, and family-friendly fun Tapatio Springs has to offer! 🇺🇸✨
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/americas-250th-celebration-weekend/
LOCATION:Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort\, 1 Resort Way\, Boerne\, TX\, 78006\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T100000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260225T194752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T194752Z
UID:2328-1782982800-1782986400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Texas Talking Books Podcast\, Season 3\, Episode 7: "America250 and TBP"
DESCRIPTION:Season 3\, Episode 7: America250 and TBP \nLearn more about the Texas Talking Book Program’s involvement with the statewide Texas America250 Reading Challenge\, related books and materials available in TBP’s collections\, and/or items in the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s current Texas America250 lobby exhibit (on view through 2026 and online)\, as well as about Talking Book Program eligibility and how to apply. TBP provides free library services to qualifying Texans with visual\, physical\, or reading disabilities. TBP is part of the National Library Service to the Blind and Print Disabled\, a program administered by the Library of Congress. The TBP collection consists of more than 100\,000 titles\, including hundreds of titles in Spanish\, and some in French\, German\, Russian\, and other languages.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/texas-talking-books-podcast-season-3-episode-7-america250-and-tbp/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260528T192413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T192413Z
UID:2930-1782997200-1783011600@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:250 Years of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:The Texas Military Forces Museum\, the official Museum of the Texas National Guard\, will celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with music provided by the 36th Infantry Division band\, a reading of the Declaration of Independence and speech on its historical context and the role of our military in making its words a reality and defending them throughout our history\, reenactors in period uniforms will fire celebratory musket and cannon volleys. Guests will be invited to enjoy birthday cake inside the museum after the outdoor ceremony. Bleacher seating\, shaded by large oak trees. One hour duration.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/250-years-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Camp Mabry\, 3038 W 35th St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T005805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T005805Z
UID:2687-1783000800-1783004400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Red\, White\, and Crafty
DESCRIPTION:Red\, White\, and Crafty is a hands-on\, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art\, tradition\, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July\, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history\, seasonal celebrations\, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250\, encouraging participants to reflect on shared traditions and creative expression as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States.\nFrom festive decorations and collaborative art to sweet summer treats and fiber crafts\, participants will enjoy a relaxed\, fun-filled environment that encourages creativity\, problem-solving\, and self-expression\, all in the historic setting of the Sam Bell Maxey House.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/red-white-and-crafty/
LOCATION:Sam Bell Maxey House\, 812 South Church St\, Paris\, Texas\, 75460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T021714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T021714Z
UID:2670-1783000800-1783004400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:Red\, White\, and Crafty
DESCRIPTION:Red\, White\, and Crafty is a hands-on\, craft-focused summer program that invites young creators to explore art\, tradition\, and community through weekly creative projects. Meeting on Thursdays in July\, each session features a new themed craft inspired by history\, seasonal celebrations\, and classic American pastimes. This program also connects to America250\, encouraging participants to reflect on shared traditions and creative expression as we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States.\nFrom festive decorations and collaborative art to sweet summer treats and fiber crafts\, participants will enjoy a relaxed\, fun-filled environment that encourages creativity\, problem-solving\, and self-expression\, all in the historic setting of the Sam Bell Maxey House.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/red-white-and-crafty-5/
LOCATION:Sam Bell Maxey House\, 812 South Church St\, Paris\, Texas\, 75460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T020401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T020401Z
UID:2671-1783011600-1783022400@www.texasamerica250.com
SUMMARY:America250 Block Party!
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Fulton Mansion for a star-spangled Block Party celebrating USA 250! Enjoy an afternoon of festive fun with delicious food trucks\, Victorian-inspired yard games\, live music\, and tours of the historic 1877 mansion. Kids and adults alike can get hands-on with a Victorian-era patriotic craft\, making their own red\, white\, and blue rosette pin to wear with pride. Stroll the mansion grounds\, take in the bay breeze\, and celebrate 250 years of American history in true Rockport style. Don’t miss this chance to blend patriotic tradition with local charm at one of Texas’ state historic sites!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/america250-block-party/
LOCATION:Fulton Mansion State Historic Site\, 317 S. Fulton Beach Rd.\, Rockport\, Texas\, 78382\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T200000
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SUMMARY:Levi Jordan & Varner-Hogg Plantations Virtual Book Club
DESCRIPTION:What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? by Frederick Douglass\nThis speech was given at a meeting of the Rochester Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society on July 5\, 1852\, in hopes of celebrating the 4th of July. Instead\, Douglass draws upon his own experiences as an escaped slave and exposes the hypocrisy of America’s claim to Christian and democratic ideals despite its legacy of enslavement. The speech helped inspire the burgeoning abolitionist movement\, which fought tirelessly for emancipation in the following decade leading up to the Civil War.
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/levi-jordan-varner-hogg-plantations-virtual-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260702T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260217T232435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T232435Z
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SUMMARY:July Fireworks show celebrating America 250
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 250 years with our Chamber of Commerce annual fireworks show!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/july-fireworks-show-celebrating-america-250/
LOCATION:Regional Runningwater Draw Park\, 3400 W. 4th\, Plainview\, TX\, 79072\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260529T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T195648Z
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SUMMARY:The Colors of Patriotism
DESCRIPTION:A Day of Art and Patriotism – Free watermelon slices and lemonade; The Shot Heard Around the World shooting paint and media at a canvas; Pop Art\, popping balloons filled with paint and media for teens; Liberty Loops string art; and Art Exhibit through July 11 Honoring the USA. Bring your hangable art or dimensional work June 8-13 for display. All ages. And a free bag of apples for American’s favorite pie while supplies last!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/the-colors-of-patriotism/
LOCATION:Mineola League of the Arts Building\, 200 W. Blair Street\, Mineola\, TX\, 75773\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T150000
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CREATED:20260423T015602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T015602Z
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SUMMARY:Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill on July 3rd & 4th to celebrate Independence Day as German Texans once did on the Bluff. \nActivities include:\n-laser rifle range (inspired by 19th-century German-Texan marksmanship competitions!)\n-historic games\n-patriotic craft\n-special tours\n-ice cream making \nRaise your flag high & proclaim “Ich Bin Ein Amerikaner” to commemorate America’s 250th!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/ich-bin-ein-amerikaner/
LOCATION:Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites\, 414 State Loop 92\, La Grange\, TX\, 78945\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T044217
CREATED:20260423T015637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T015637Z
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, and Blue Weekend: Dyeing with Cochineal
DESCRIPTION:Join us this 4th of July Weekend for an extraordinary time discovering natural dyes of 200 years ago! \nWe 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? \nCome out on Friday\, July 3rd to learn all about cochineal: the long-standard dye used to achieve deep reds for millennia! Learn where cochineal comes from and how it is used to achieve shades of red and pink for various textiles. \nThis program will run from 10am to 3pm\, with dyed materials staying on display until 4pm. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.texasamerica250.com/event/red-white-and-blue-weekend-dyeing-with-cochineal/
LOCATION:San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site\, 220 2nd St.\, San Felipe\, TX\, 77473\, United States
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