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Texas Unabhängigkeit-Tagesfeier
1. bis 2. März 2008 10am-5pm
Washington-auf-d-Brazos Zustand-historischem Aufstellungsort

Besichtigen Sie diesen historischen Aufstellungsort während der 172. Geburtstagfeier! Genießen Sie das freie zweitägige historische Festival, mit Völkern im Periode Kleid, in den Fertigkeitdemonstrationen, in den militärischen Wiederinkraftsetzungen und in der Musik.

Besuchen Sie Texas Autoren und lassen Sie sie Ihr Lieblingsbuch über Texas unterzeichnen.

Sehen Sie die handgemalten Lithographien durch Naturwissenschaftler John James Audubon an, Kreationen Audubons: Sein Texas Vermächtnis.

Oberst Travis (im Geist) soll an Hand übermitteln, warum er und 188 andere Helder beschlossen, einen Standplatz in San Antonio de Bexar am 6. März 1836 zu bilden.

Uhr Gegangen zu Texas, eine musikalische Produktion über das Leben von SAM Houston oder Einst in Texas, Liede und Geschichten von der Texas Geschichte.

Der historische Aufstellungsort schließt ein:

• Unabhängigkeit Hall- erleben Sie den Moment Texas wurde verursacht mit einer Tour durch die Replik wieder, die auf den Grundsteinen des ursprünglichen Gebäudes konstruiert wird, in dem Unabhängigkeit erklärt wurde. Touren während des Wochenendes.
• Stern des Republik-Museums- Forschen Sie in Texas' bunte Vergangenheit durch die award-winningausstellungen und die praktischen Tätigkeiten an diesem hervorragenden Museum. Öffnen Sie Tageszeitung 10-5.
• Demonstrationsmodell-Spur- Periode Fertigkeitdemonstrationsmodelle und Wiederinkraftsetzung Lager holen die Vergangenheit zum Leben mit Anzeigen während des Wochenendes. Gefunden zwischen dem Museum und der Besucher-Mitte; auch im Museum.
• Barrington lebender Geschichte Bauernhof- Besichtigen Sie das Haus des letzten Präsidenten von Texas, Anson Jones, und erlernen Sie, welches Leben wie an ein Bauernhof der Baumwolle 1850's war, der mit im Freien Küche, Rindern, Schweinen, Hühnern und Chores komplett ist. Öffnen Sie Tageszeitung 10-5.

Interessiert für Texas und den Kampf für Unabhängigkeit? The historic Texas Independence Trail is a road trip that takes you

Right-click HERE to download the Texas Independence Trail brochure.

Here is a list of the State Parks and Historic Sites on or near to the Independence Trail.

• Bastrop State Park, Bastrop
• Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site, La Porte
• Brazos Bend State Park, Needville
• Buescher State Park, Smithville
• Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio
• Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, Fannin
• Galveston Island State Park, Galveston
• Goliad State Park, Goliad
• Lockhart State Park, Lockhart
• Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange
• Palmetto State Park, Gonzales
• San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte
• Sebastopol State Historic Site, Seguin
• Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston
• Stephen F. Austin State Park, San Felipe
• Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, West Columbia
• Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, Washington

Find information on any of these parks and historic sites at Texas Parks and Wildlife website HERE.

Note: The Alamo is NOT on the Independence Trail. The defenders of the Alamo held Santa Anna and his arm at bay to give Sam Houston and his ragtag militia time to develop into a fighting force that could defeat Santa Anna.

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There are a lot of festive activities and in February. I wanted to post about Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day events. I will return with market days and Black History Month celebrations.

Mardi Gras

January 25-February 5, 2007
Mardis Gras ! Galveston
Galveston, Texas

January 31-February 3, 2008
Mardi Gras Weekend
Port Arthur, Texas

February 1-2, 2008
Mardi Gras DFW
Fair Park, Dallas, Texas

February 2, 2008
Bud Light Mardi Gras River Parade
San Antonio River Walk

February 1-3, 2008
Mardi Gras Upriver
Jefferson, Texas

February 5, 2008
Mardi Gras on Main
Kerrville, Texas

Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2008
Ninth Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner
Brownsville, Texas

February 14, 2008
Valentine’s Murder Mystery Dinner
Messina Hof Winery & Resort
Bryan/College Station area

February 15-17, 2008
St. Valentine’s Day Motorcycle Massacre
Boerne, Texas

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The difference between Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day.

Memorial Day honors service members who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, but Veteran’s Day was set aside to thank and honor living veterans who serve or have served honorably in the military, in peace or in war.

On Veterans Day, special services take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers in Arlington National Cemetery.

Today, November 11, 2007, remember all veterans of all conflicts, whether standing proudly in your community, serving overseas in the Middle East, lying in Arlington National Cemetery, in the Fields of Flanders or inscribed in the Wall in Washington.

God Bless You. Thank You.
We Will Remember …

Tags: Veteran’s Day, Arlington National Cemetary, Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, Armistice Day, Remembrance Day

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When I moved to Austin in the late 1960s, it was a sleepy college town that experienced excitement every two years when the Texas Legislature met. You could see the Capitol building from anywhere you had an elevated view. This view was supposed to be maintained; alas, it was not.

Since the 1970s, urban sprawl has shaped the direction of Austin’s growth and it has not been pretty. However, now plans are being formulated and downtown districts are in various stages of development. So, while I applaud the efforts of the city’s government to get a handle on the growth, especially in the downtown area and along Lady Bird Lake (Town Lake), I cannot help thinking that this is NOT how you plan a town.

Sixth Street

A seven-block stretch of Victorian-era buildings once known as Pecan Street is now a National Register district. Sixth Street is lined with cafes, nightclubs, pubs, dance clubs, live music venues, restaurants, galleries and shops On weekend nights, the street closes to traffic as the music capital of Texas explodes.

On Halloween night, this is the place to be. The only gathering I have ever attended that matched the intensity was Halloween night in Lahania, Maui.

Map of Sixth Street

Warehouse District

West of Congress Avenue, along Fourth and Fifth Streets, lies the Warehouse District. Here, you will discover renovated warehouses that have been turned into trendy restaurants, concert halls and bars. A bit trendier and certainly more pricey, it caters to a slightly older crowd than the other downtown entertainment areas.

Map of Warehouse District

Market District

The Market District is centered on Sixth Street and West Avenue and is anchored on the west end by Whole Foods, Waterloo Records and Book People.

Map of Market District

West End District

Located along West 6th Street, the West End District begins where the Market District ends. West End contains an eclectic collection of art, antiques, and collectible shops in cottages and storefronts built in the 1930s and 1940s. There are restaurants, bakeries and coffee houses.

Second Street District

This is a six-block infill and redevelopment project that will be located north of Town Lake and along the south edge of downtown Austin, Texas.

Map of Second Street District

SoCo (South Congress)

First Thursdays on South Congress offer a pedestrian-friendly, open-air shopping and entertainment experience for visitors. The art galleries, vintage shops, boutiques, furniture stores, and salons stay open until 10 pm.

Catch an orange ‘Dillo (trolley) every 10 minutes from Riverside to Live Oak street and back again between the hours of 630-11pm. Better yet, walk or ride your bike and help keep Austin green.

Visit First Thursday for more information.

Map of SoCo.

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The Austin Museum Partnership will hold the 10th Annual Austin Museum Day - a free, city-wide rediscovery of Austin museums on Sunday, September 23, 2007 with 30 participating museums and sites.

Download PDF versions of special insert from September 20 edition of the Austin American-Statesman.

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Museum Listings

Capital Metro has a weekend bus route that provides passengers with a safe, easy way to travel between Austin’s many cultural, historic and outdoor attractions. Bus route 470, also know as Tour the Town, runs every 30 minutes on Saturdays from 10-6 and on Sundays from 11-6.

Tags: Austin, museum day, free museum entry

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