History历史

On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger read General Order #3 to the assembled people in Galveston, Texas.对1865年6月19日，联盟少将戈登格兰杰阅读一般命令，该命令＃ 3到组装人民在加尔维斯顿，德克萨斯州。

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free .人民的得克萨斯州是获悉，根据与一宣布，从行政长官的美国，所有的奴隶都是免费的。 . 。 . 。

Today, this historic event is celebrated around the world as not only an African-American independence day, but as a celebration of the culture, the history and the countless contributions made by people of color to the world.今天，这一历史性事件是庆祝世界各地，不仅是一个非洲裔的独立纪念日，但作为庆祝活动的文化，历史和无数所作出的贡献，人民的色彩世界。 For more information, please read my post from last year,如需详细资讯，请参阅我的职务由去年起， Juneteenth in Texas juneteenth在德克萨斯州 . 。

Texas Celebrations 德克萨斯州的庆祝活动

June 8-19, 2008 - Celebrate Juneteenth where it began, in Galveston. 6月8日至19日， 2008年 -庆祝j uneteenth的地方开始，在加尔维斯顿。 This huge Juneteenth event includes a Jubilee parade, picnic, prayer services, musicals, educational exhibits, demonstrations and more.这个巨大的juneteenth事件，包括银禧巡游，野餐，祈祷服务，音乐剧，教育展览，示范和更多。 Please visit the请访问 Juneteenth website juneteenth网站 for more information.以获取更多信息。

June 14, 2008 - Elgin celebrates Juneteenth on the second weekend in June with a parade, pageant, dance and festival. 2008年6月14日 -埃尔金庆祝j uneteenth关于第二个周末在6月与游行，选美，舞蹈和艺术节。 The events take place in downtown Elgin at the Veterans’ Memorial Park.事件发生在市中心的埃尔金在退伍军人纪念公园。 For more information, contact Byron Mitchell at 512-281-9582 or the Elgin Chamber of Commerce.如需详细资讯，联系拜伦米切尔在512-281-9582或埃尔金商会。

June 19, 2008 - The George Bush Presidential Library in College Station hosts Freedom’s Legacy: Drumbeats of African American Heritage . 2008年6月19日 -布什总统图书馆在大学站的主机自由的遗产：鼓乐中的非洲裔美国人遗产。 The Annual Freedom Walk will depart from the Lincoln Center at 9am en route to the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum.一年一度的自由步行离开林肯中心上午九时在途中向布什总统图书馆及博物馆。 A free storytelling celebration will be open to the public from 10:30-11:30am featuring Elizabeth Kahura, Storyteller and Educator.一个自由的故事的庆祝活动将开放给市民从上午10:30-11:30介绍，黄钱其濂kahura ，故事和教育家。

June 19, 2008 - Attend a 2008年6月19日 -出席 Gulf Coast Juneteenth墨西哥湾沿岸juneteenth in Hermann Park in Houston at 7pm.在赫尔曼公园在休斯顿在晚上七时。 This concert merges creole and cowboy culture, zydeco and gospel music, with a mix of blues, jazz and deep southern soul.这场音乐会融合，克里奥尔语和牛仔文化， zydeco和福音音乐，与混合蓝调，爵士乐和深南部的灵魂。 The concert features the ReBirth Brass Band, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Sherman Robertson and Trudy Lynn.音乐会的特点重生的铜管乐队，基因型delafose和法语rockin ' boogie ，谢尔曼罗伯逊和特罗¸林恩。

June 20-21, 2008 - San Marcos, Texas hosts the oldest known annual celebration of the ending of slavery. 6月20日至21日， 2008年 -圣马科斯，得克萨斯州举行的年度已知的最古老的庆祝活动结束的奴役。 Festivities include an old fashion picnic, BBQ cook-off, and festivities for the entire family.庆祝活动包括1岁的时装野餐，烧烤烤燃，和庆祝活动，为整个家庭。 Saturday activities will be held at San Marcos Plaza.周六的活动将举行圣马可广场。 For more information, contact Harvey Miller at (512) 396-4903.如需详细资讯，联系哈维米勒在（ 512 ） 396-4903 。 For BBQ cook-off (Saturday) information, please contact David Peterson (512) 738-2583.为烧烤烤燃（星期六）信息，请联系大卫彼得森（ 512 ） 738-2583 。

June 20-21, 2008 - 6月20日至21日， 2008年 - Denton Juneteeth Celebration丹顿juneteeth庆祝活动 includes beauty pageants, gospel extravaganza, BBQ Cookoff, co-ed softball and basketball tournaments.包括选美，福音龙腾灯耀庆，烧烤cookoff ，男女同校，垒球和篮球比赛。

Other Ways to Celebrate其他方式来庆祝

This year, we have a Black democratic candidate for the President of the United States.今年，我们有一个黑色的民主党候选人，为美国总统。 Read the story of阅读的故事 Barack Obama巴拉克奥巴马 and his journey towards the White House.和他的旅程白宫。

Read the阅读 Buffalo Soldiers Tribute布法罗士兵致敬 . 。 Did you know the Black soldiers were nicknamed “buffalo soldiers” by the Cheyenne Indians out of respect and acknowledgment of the fierce fighting ability of the 10th Cavalry?你知道黑人士兵被绰号“水牛战士”由夏延印度人出于尊重和承认的激烈战斗能力的第十骑兵？

Explore探索 Black Cowboys on the Internet黑色牛仔在互联网上 . 。 Did you know that The character, Joshua Deets, portrayed by Danny Glover in the movie Lonesome Dove ,is based on Bose Ikard.你知道的性质，约书亚deets ，描绘丹尼格洛弗在这部影片中寂寞的鸽派 ，是基于对百色伊卡德。 Bose rode with both Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight.百色乘坐同奥利弗爱好和查尔斯的Goodnight 。

Juneteenth * Remember * Celebrate * Learn * Discover juneteenth *记得*庆祝*学习*发现

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Comanche Cyclone科曼奇气旋

Comanche Cyclone科曼奇气旋

Comanche, Texas科曼奇，德克萨斯州
Saturday, June 7, 2008 8 am周六， 2008年6月7日上午8时
Cross Country跨国家

300 cyclists expected 300骑单车预期

Special route for youngsters 10 and under.特别路线为青少年和10下。 Country back-roads, no traffic, and very scenic.国家后勤道路，没有交通，风景非常。 There are some scenic routes有一些风景路线 listed on the website in case you cannot make the race.网站上列出的情况下，你不能把军备竞赛。 This is a pretty part of Texas.这是一个漂亮的一部分，德克萨斯州。

Routes 路线

All are PDFs.都是PDF格式的文件。

Cyclone Route Map - 10 Miles气旋路线图-1 0英里
Cyclone Route Map - 22 Miles气旋路线图-二十二英里
Cyclone Route Map - 28 Miles气旋路线图-二八英里
Cyclone Route Map - 42 Miles气旋路线图-四十二英里
Cyclone Route Map - 55 Miles气旋路线图-5 5英里
Cyclone Route Map - 75 Miles气旋路线图-7 5英里

RVers : You may want to stay at rvers ：您可能会想要留在 Proctor Lake (Army Corps of Engineers Park) Proctor的湖（陆军工程兵部队园）

Mesquite Rodeo Bike Ride mesquite rodeo自行车转乘

You will begin your ride from Resistol Arena at Rodeo Center located at 1818 Rodeo Drive.您将开始您乘坐从resistol在舞台上rodeo中心位于1818 rodeo驱动器。 I-635 (LBJ Freeway) exit Military Parkway/Scyene.一635 （ lbj高速公路）出口军事百汇/ scyene 。 If you are traveling southbound, continue through both signal lights to the Arena.如果您是行南行，继续通过信号灯向舞台上。 If you’re northbound, turn left on Military Parkway, take an immediate left after the overpass at Rodeo Center Blvd.Thousands of cyclists will start out from the Mesquite Rodeo Center.如果您在北行，左转就军事百汇，采取立即离开后，立交桥在rodeo中心blvd.thousands骑单车将开始从mesquite rodeo中心。 Bring your family, friends and co-workers.使您的家人，朋友和合作的工人。

Mesquite Rodeo Bike Ride mesquite rodeo自行车转乘

Mesquite, Texas mesquite ，德克萨斯州
Saturday, June 7, 2008 8 am周六， 2008年6月7日上午8时
2000 cyclists expected. 2000年骑单车预期。

Route 路线 Details 详情

RVers : I would rvers ：我想 stay at the Plantation Place RV Park停留在种植地点的RV公园 . 。

Peach Pedal Bike Ride桃踏板自行车转乘

Peach Pedal Bike Ride桃踏板自行车转乘
Weatherford, Texas weatherford ，德克萨斯州
Saturday, July 12, 2008周六， 2008年7月12日
2500 cyclists expected 2500骑单车预期

Routes of 100K, 39 miles, 26 miles and 9 miles.路线100K的， 39英里， 26英里和九英里。 This course has some tough hills.这当然有一些强硬的山丘。 but the hills are interspersed with flat stretches.但山interspersed与单位延伸。 Check in advance of the state of the roads in the area.检查在推进该国的道路，在该地区。 Sometimes spring floods can wash roads away.有时春季洪水可以洗手远离道路。

After the ride, shuttle buses will take riders from the start/finish to the Parker County Peach Festival in downtown Weatherford, where you’ll enjoy lots of food, crafts, music and country hospitality.后坐，穿梭巴士将采取车手从一开始/完成向帕克县桃节在市中心weatherford ，在这里您可以享受大量的食品，手工艺，音乐和国家的盛情款待。

RVers: Stay at the rvers ：留在 Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway.湖矿产水井国家公园及trailway 。 The Trailway provides opportunities for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians.该trailway提供了机会，远足，骑自行车和equestrians 。

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Horseback Trails 骑马步道

McKinney Roughs Nature Park is located about 15 miles east of Austin on Highway 71. mckinney roughs自然公园是位于约15英里以东的奥斯汀对公路71 。 McKinney Roughs spreads over 1,100 acres and includes horseback riding (not camping). mckinney roughs差一一○○英亩，并包括骑马（不露营） 。 McKinney Roughs has two equestrian trail heads. mckinney roughs有两个马术径元首。 Several of the trails offer scenic overlooks, cross pine groves and grasslands, as well as offer access to the Colorado River.几个径提供的风景忽略了，两岸的松树林和草原，以及提供获得的科罗拉多河。

Trailhead gates are opened at sunrise and closed at sunset every day to allow trail riders access to the trails during optimal riding times. trailhead的大门打开封闭的日出和日落，每天让径车手接触到的最优路径，在骑倍。 Fee is $10 per rider.费是10元骑士。 Equestrian passbooks can be purchased for $250, which includes 50 passes.马术存折可以购买为250元，其中包括50个合格。 To check if equestrian trails are open, call the 24-hour trail information hotline at 1-800-776-5272, Ext.检查如果马术步道是公开，要求24小时跟踪的信息热线： 1-800-776-5272 ，电话分机。 7427. 7427 。 Link to the trail map in PDF链接到径地图PDF格式 . 。

BastropTexas.net bastroptexas.net has some great photographs of McKinney Roughs park.有一些伟大的照片mckinney roughs公园。

Hiking Trails 远足径

McKinney Roughs contains the most extensive collection of hiking trails to be found in Central Texas. mckinney roughs包含最广泛的收集的远足径，以发现在德州中部。 The official park website mentions over 15 miles of trails, with more planned in the future.官方网站提到公园超过15英里的小径，更计划在未来的。 $3 per person. 3元每人。 No biking and no dogs on trails.没有骑山地自行车和没有狗就行山径。 View the details at查看详情 Texas Hiking德州远足 website.网站。

 Photograph from Happy Horse Hotel website.照片由Happy马酒店网站。 All rights reserved.保留所有权利。 

Area Campground 露营区

Happy Horse Hotel高兴马酒店 has tent and rig camping (water and electric only).有帐篷和钻机露营（水和电，只有） 。 There are a few openings for the May Full Moon Ride on May 16 and May 17) .有几个开口为5月的满月坐于5月16日和5月17日） 。 $35 for each horse/rider, which will include the $5 ride ticket. 35元，为每匹马/骑士，其中将包括5元的坐票。 The ride will last 60 to 90 minutes after mounting up, and riders must be able to comfortably trot and canter their horses, since timing is everything.乘车将持续60至90分钟后，安装起来，车手必须能够从容地逐渐达到自己的战略和坎特他们的马匹，因为时间就是一切。 Call 512-303-0589 for more details and exact times.电话512-303-0589需要更详细的资料和精确的时代。

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May 2 5月2日

Custom Car and Truck Show自定义轿车和卡车查看 , Conroe. ， Conroe的。 Top 75, Top 10 Under Construction, Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck, Best Engine, Best Undercarriage, Best Interior, Best Debut Car.顶端75 ，前10名正在施工，最好的展示汽车，最好的显示，卡车，最好的引擎，最好的起落架，内部最好的，最好的演出车。

May 3 5月3日

Mayfest mayfest , Driftwood, Texas, 10am-6pm, free. ， driftwood ，德州，时间为上午十时至下午六时，免费入场。 Enjoy a beautiful day on the grounds of the historical church.享受一个美丽的天就为理由，历史教会。 Bake sale, food, vendors, silent auction, activities for children, live music including Nashville Recording Artist, Jill Parr.烘烤出售，粮食，供应商，沉默的拍卖活动，为儿童，现场音乐，包括纳什维尔录音艺术家，小杰parr 。

The Heritage Gala传统的盛大 , Dripping Springs, 6-11 pm, reservation. ，滴水泉， 6月11日下午，有所保留。 Relax under the stars and 150-year-old oak trees on the grounds of Dr. Pound Pioneer Farmstead Historic Museum.放松下，星级和150岁高龄的橡树上的理由，博士英镑的先驱farmstead历史性博物馆。 Wine tasting, gourmet dining, dancing to swing/jazz band, guided tours of historic homestead, silent and live auction.品酒，美食餐饮，歌舞摆动/爵士乐队，导游历史性的家园，沉默和生活拍卖。

Spring Fling春季抛出 , Gainesville, 10am-5pm. ，盖恩斯维尔，时间为上午十时至下午五时。 in Leonard Park.在伦纳德公园。 Eddie Coker, children’s entertainer will keep the youngsters busy, while parents explore the arts and crafts vendors.埃迪焦化，儿童的艺人将继续青少年忙碌，而家长探讨艺术和手工艺的供应商。 Radio Disney, Talley Fun and Games carnival, Little Britches Rodeo, Critterman and his Animal Ambassadors, Chuck Wagon Cooking and Blacksmith demonstrations, dog agility and obedience exhibits and miniature train round out the fun.迪斯尼广播公司， talley娱乐和游戏嘉年华，小britches rodeo ， critterman和他的动物大使，夹头旅行车烹饪和铁匠示威，狗的敏捷性和服从性展品和微型火车轮出的乐趣。

May 3-4 5月3日至4日

Comfort Village Spring Antiques Show舒适村春季古董显示 , Comfort, (Sa) 10am-5pm, (Su) 10am-4pm, Comfort Park on Highway 27.性，舒适性， （ SA ）的时间为上午十时至下午五时， （苏）上午十时-下午4:00 ，舒适的公园，公路27 。 Look for stoneware and baskets, pewter, cupboards and farm tables, benches, shelves, architectural artifacts, textiles and linens and antique tools.寻找石器和篓，锡，橱柜和农场桌，椅，书架，建筑文物，纺织品和亚麻布和古董的工具。

Heritage Home Tour 2008 : Roses of San Antonio Street文物首页旅游2008年：玫瑰圣安东尼奥马刺街 , San Marcos, (Sa) 12 noon-6pm, (Su) 12 noon-5pm, San Antonio Street, tickets needed. ，圣马科斯， （ SA ）的中午十二时至下午六时， （苏）中午十二时至下午五时，圣安东尼奥马刺街，门票需要。 A self-paced tour of 6 historic homes built between 1887 and 1920, spanning American Foursquare, Queen Anne, Pioneer Farmhouse, Greek Revival and other styles.自我节奏之旅的历史性家园六间建成的1887年和1920年，横跨美国的四角，女王安妮，先锋农场，希腊复兴和其他样式。 Ticket holders receive 2008 Homes Tour map and descriptions.门票持有人，收到2008家旅游地图和说明。 A beautiful selection of antique roses will be for sale at the tour ticket sales center on Mitchell Street, between W. San Antonio and MLK Streets.一个美丽的选择古董玫瑰将作出售用途，在游览门票销售中心，米切尔街之间，瓦特圣安东尼奥马刺和mlk街道。

Texas Bison Festival德克萨斯州野牛节 , Hwy 290 East of Stonewall, (Sa&Su)10 am to 6pm, LBJ State Park, Adults $5; Children under 10 free. ，他们的290以东的石墙， （ SA服务＆苏）上午十时至下午六时， lbj国家公园，成人5元; 10岁以下的儿童免费。 See a live bison herd and witness the Native American blessing of the herd.看到一个活生生的野牛畜群和见证美洲原住民的祝福羊群。 Visit the 1800s Texas Living History area, enjoy cowboy music and poetry, explore the farming lifesyle.访问19世纪德克萨斯州的生活历史的地区，享有牛仔音乐和诗歌，探索农业lifesyle 。 In the Native American cultural area, you will enjoy dancers, music, storytellers; learn the art of bow making, flint knapping and fire making.在美国本土的文化领域，您将享受的舞者，音乐，说书人;学习艺术低头决策，火石knapping和消防决策。 Try a Bison burger or Bison sausage.尝试野牛野牛汉堡包或香肠。

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Buc Day s buc每天S

Corpus Christi, Texas科珀斯克里斯蒂，得克萨斯州
April 22-May 4, 2008 4月22日至5月4日， 2008

During the War of 1812, Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates helped General Andrew Jackson and his troops defend New Orleans against the British.在战争期间的1812年，让lafitte和他的乐队的海盗帮助一般安德鲁杰克逊和他的部队保卫新的新奥尔良对英国。 For this service, US President James Madison gave Lafitte a full pardon for his crimes of piracy.这项服务，美国总统詹姆斯麦迪逊了lafitte全面赦免他的罪行的盗版活动。 Legend has it that Jean Lafitte then moved his band of pirates and established headquarters on the present site of Corpus Christi.传说认为，让lafitte ，然后提出他的乐队的海盗，并建立总部的现址科珀斯克里斯蒂。

Buc Days Celebration begins on Friday, April 25, 2008 at 6 pm when the Pirate Queens sail into the Yacht Basin and capture the mayor. buc天庆祝活动开始于周五， 2008年4月25日下午6时，当海盗皇后区航行到游艇盆地和捕捉市长。 The mayor surrenders the city and the pirates raise their flag, complete with skull and crossbones, over Corpus Christi.市长自首城市和海盗，提高他们的国旗，完成与骷髅和交叉骨，科珀斯克里斯蒂。 Buc Days includes an illuminated night parade, PRCA Pro rodeo, BBQ challenge, Folklorico competition, carnival, Music and Fire on the Bay, 5k Run, live music and, new for 2008–Bikes, Bulls & BBQ . buc天，包括灯光，夜间游行， prca亲rodeo ，烧烤的挑战， folklorico竞争，嘉年华，音乐及消防上湾， 5 K运行，现场音乐和，新的2008年-自行车，公牛＆烧烤。 . 。 . 。 Check out the schedule of events签出的活动时间表 . 。

So, start practicing your pirate talk. Arrrr, Matey!所以，开始实践你海盗的交谈。 arrrr ， matey ！

For RV parks in the Corpus Christi area,为的RV公园，在科珀斯克里斯蒂地区， please visit the TACO website请访问塔网站 . 。

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