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Photograph by Lee Deviney, all rights reserved照片由李迪瓦伊尼，保留所有权利

The most grueling boat race in the world, the Texas Water Safari, will start at 9 am on June 14, 2008 in San Marcos, Texas.最激烈划船赛，在世界上，得克萨斯州水Safari中，将开始于上午9时对2008年6月14日在圣马科斯省，德克萨斯州。

Since 1963, thousands of canoeists have started the 260+ mile race.自1963年以来，数以千计的皮划艇运动员已开始+ 260英里长的比赛。 The course of the Texas Water Safari (TWS) begins in the headwaters of the San Marcos River, flows past the confluence of the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers to the convergence of the San Marcos and Guadalupe Rivers, and then follows the length of the Guadalupe River to the Gulf coast.过程得克萨斯州水的Safari （ tws ）开始，在水源的圣马科斯省河，流动的，过去的汇合的圣马科斯和布兰科河流衔接的圣马科斯和瓜达卢佩河流，然后如下长度的瓜达卢佩河到墨西哥湾沿岸地区。

Safari entrants must pack all provisions–food, equipment and items of repair–in their boat or on their person before the start of the race. Safari的参赛者必须包的所有规定食品，设备和物品的修复-在他们的船或对他们的人开始之前的比赛。 Nothing may be purchased or delivered to a team during the race except water and/or ice.没有可能会购买或交付给一队在比赛中，除水和/或冰。 Teams must arrive at mandated checkpoints by specific times to remain competitive and finish within 100 hours to win the coveted Safari patch.队必须到达的任务是检查站的具体时间要保持竞争力，并完成100小时才能赢得梦寐以求的Safari浏览器修补程序。

Please visit the new请访问新 Texas Water Safari德克萨斯州水的Safari website for more information.网站以获取更多信息。

For some of the best “safari horror stories” view对于一些最好的“ Safari的恐怖故事”的看法 Bob Brooks pe鲍勃布鲁克斯体育 rsonal website rsonal网站 . 。

Canoeman.com has the canoeman.com有 history of the Texas Water Safari历史得克萨斯州水的Safari and some incredible historical photographs of the first Texas Water Safari.和一些令人难以置信的历史照片首次得克萨斯州水的Safari 。

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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 。

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Willie Nelson is one of those larger than life Texans.威利纳尔逊是其中一人大于生命的得克萨斯州。 Say what you will about his lifestyle or his hair, he has been there for farmers, for small business owners, for truck drivers, for environmentalists and for his hometown church members in Abbott, Texas.说什么你会约他的生活习惯，或他的头发，他一直在那里的农民，为小型企业业主，为卡车司机，对环保和他的家乡教会成员在雅培，德克萨斯州。

I just finished reading and excerpt from Willie Nelson : An Epic Life by Joe Nick Patoski.我只是完成阅读和摘录威利纳尔逊：史诗的生活由Joe尼克patoski 。 Willie grew up in Abbott, Texas.威利成长起来的雅培，德克萨斯州。 When Willie heard that the Methodist Church in Abbott was for sale and likely to be torn down, he purchased the building and restored the church to the people of Abbott.当威利听说卫理公会在雅培是作出售用途和可能被拆除，他购买的建设和恢复教会向人民负责的雅培。 In July of 2006, Willie and his sister, Bobbie Lee, dedicated the church.在2006年7月，威利和他的姐姐， bobbie议员，专责教会。 They witnessed and sang to an audience of 300.他们目睹和低沉的观众300人。

Happy Birthday, Willie.生日快乐，威利。 God bless you.愿上帝保佑你们。

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The 71th Annual Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo 该71th年度明星德州公平＆ rodeo will take place from February 29-March 15 at the Travis County Expo Center.将采取的地方，从2月29日至3月15日在特拉维斯县博览中心。

Music Line Up 音乐排队

• 3/1: Randy Rogers 3 / 1 ：兰迪罗杰斯
• 3/2: Rodney Atkins 3 / 2 ：罗德尼阿特金斯
• 3/3: Gretchen Wilson 3 / 3 ：格蕾琴威尔逊
• 3/4: Willie Nelson 3 / 4 ：威利纳尔逊
• 3/5: Tracy Lawrence 3 / 5 ：特雷西劳伦斯
• 3/6: Styx 3 / 6 ： styx
• 3/7: TBA 3 / 7 ：的TBA
• 3/8: Miranda Lambert 3 / 8 ：米兰达兰伯特
• 3/9: George Jones 3 / 9 ：乔治琼斯
• 3/10: Natasha Bedingfield 3 / 10 ：娜塔莎拜丁菲尔德
• 3/11: Clay Walker 3 / 11 ：粘土沃克
• 3/12: Joe Nichols 3 / 12 ：乔尼科尔斯
• 3/13: Jason Aldean 3 / 13者： Jason aldean
• 3/14: Sean Kingston 3 / 14 ：肖恩金斯敦
• 3/15: Kevin Fowler 3 / 15 ：凯文福勒

For more information or to purchase tickets call (512) 919-3000 or欲了解更多信息或购买门票电话： （ 512 ） 919-3000或 click here 点击这里 . 。

Closest RV Park 最接近的RV公园

Austin Oak Forest RV Park 柯士甸栎林的RV公园 - is 1/4 mile from the Travis County Expo. -是1 /四英里从特拉维斯县博览会。 On the east side of town off FM 969 (MLK/19th street as it heads out of town) .对东边的城市小康调频969 （ mlk/19th街，因为它元首走出镇） 。 Phone : 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984.电话： 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984 。 Email: manager@oakforest-rvpark.com电子邮件： manager@oakforest-rvpark.com

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Texas Independence Day Celebration 德克萨斯州的独立日庆祝活动
March 1-2, 2008 10am-5pm 3月1日至2日， 2008年，时间为上午十时至下午五时
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 在华盛顿的美国对- - brazos国家古迹

Visit this historic site during the 172nd birthday celebration!这一历史性访问的网站在172岁生日庆祝！ Enjoy the free two-day historic festival, with folk in period dress, craft demonstrations, military reenactments and music.享受免费的为期两天的历史性节，民俗期间，在着装，手工艺示范，军事reenactments和音乐。

Visit Texas authors and have them sign your favorite book about Texas.访问得克萨斯州的作者和他们签署您最喜爱的图书约德克萨斯州。

View the hand painted lithographs by naturalist John James Audubon, Audubon’s Creations: His Texas Legacy .检视手画版画是由自然约翰詹姆斯奥杜邦， 奥杜邦的创作：他的德克萨斯州的遗产 。

Colonel Travis (in spirit) will be on hand to convey why he and 188 other heroes chose to make a stand in San Antonio de Bexar on March 6, 1836.上校特拉维斯（在精神上） ，将手头上转达他为什么和188个其他的英雄选择作出的立场，在圣安东尼奥德bexar对1836年3月6日。

Watch Gone to Texas , a musical production about the life of Sam Houston or Once Upon a Time in Texas , songs and stories from Texas History.观赏到德克萨斯州 ，一出音乐剧的生产有关的生活萨姆休斯顿或黄飞鸿的时间在德克萨斯州 ，歌曲和故事，从得克萨斯州的历史。

The historic site includes:历史性的网站包括：

• Independence Hall -relive the moment Texas was created with a tour through the replica constructed on the cornerstones of the original building where Independence was declared. 独立纪念馆 -重温时刻，得克萨斯州建立了一个旅行团，通过副本上兴建的基石，原建筑物被宣布独立。 Tours throughout the weekend.旅行团在整个周末。
• Star of the Republic Museum -Delve into Texas’ colorful past through the award-winning exhibits and hands-on activities at this outstanding museum. 明星共和国博物馆进去，深不得克萨斯州丰富多彩的过去，通过屡获殊荣的展品和动手的活动，在这个优秀的博物馆。 Open 10–5 daily. 10月5日，每日开放。
• Demonstrators Trail -Period craft demonstrators and reenactment camps bring the past to life with displays throughout the weekend. 示威者径期间示威者和工艺重演营地，把过去的生活与显示整个周末。 Located between the Museum and the Visitors Center; also in the Museum.位于之间的博物馆和游客中心;此外，在博物馆。
• Barrington Living History Farm –Visit the home of the last President of Texas, Anson Jones, and learn what life was like on an 1850’s cotton farm complete with outdoor kitchen, oxen, hogs, chickens and chores. 巴林的生活历史的农场参观的家最后一任主席的德克萨斯州，陈方安生琼斯，并了解什么生活，就像对一个1850年的棉花农场的完整与室外厨房，牛，猪，鸡和杂务。 Open 10–5 daily. 10月5日，每日开放。

Interested in Texas and the fight for independence?有兴趣的在德克萨斯州和争取独立呢？ The historic Texas Independence Trail is a road trip that takes you历史性的得克萨斯州独立步道是一条之行带您

Right-click右键单击 HERE这里 to download the Texas Independence Trail brochure.下载得克萨斯州独立步道手册。

Here is a list of the State Parks and Historic Sites on or near to the Independence Trail.这里是一个名单，国家公园和历史遗址上或附近，以独立的线索。

• Bastrop State Park, Bastrop bastrop国家公园， bastrop
• Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site, La Porte战列舰得克萨斯州古迹，香格里拉门
• Brazos Bend State Park, Needville brazos弯曲国家公园， needville
• Buescher State Park, Smithville buescher国家公园， smithville
• Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio家纳瓦罗国家古迹，圣安东尼奥马刺
• Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, Fannin fannin战场的国家古迹， fannin
• Galveston Island State Park, Galveston加尔维斯顿岛国家公园，加尔维斯顿
• Goliad State Park, Goliad goliad国家公园， goliad
• Lockhart State Park, Lockhart骆克国家公园，骆克
• Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange纪念碑山/ kreische啤酒厂国家历史遗址，香格里拉格兰奇
• Palmetto State Park, Gonzales棕榈国家公园，冈萨雷斯
• San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte圣杰森托战场的国家古迹，香格里拉门
• Sebastopol State Historic Site, Seguin莎巴斯特堡国家古迹，塞甘
• Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston谢尔顿湖国家公园，休斯敦
• Stephen F. Austin State Park, San Felipe斯蒂芬楼柯士甸国家公园，圣费利佩。
• Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, West Columbia varner -霍格种植国家古迹，西哥伦比亚
• Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, Washington在华盛顿的对-b razos国家古迹，华盛顿

Find information on any of these parks and historic sites at Texas Parks and Wildlife website找到的资料，对任何这些公园和历史遗址，在得克萨斯州公园和野生动物网站 HERE这里 . 。

Note: The Alamo is NOT on the Independence Trail. 注：阿拉莫是不是就独立径。 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.维护者的阿拉莫举行的圣安娜和他的手臂在湾给萨姆休斯顿和他的ragtag民兵的时间发展成为一个战斗的力量可以战胜圣安娜。

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