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Jun 10 2008 2008年6月10日

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World’s Toughest Boat Race世界最棘手的划船賽

Cotton Seed Rapids

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

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.最激烈划船賽,在世界上,得克薩斯州水Safari中,將開始於上午9時對2008年6月14日在聖馬科斯省,德克薩斯州。

Since 1963, thousands of canoeists have started the 260+ mile race.自1963年以來,數以千計的皮划艇運動員已開始+ 260英里長的比賽。 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.過程得克薩斯州水的Safari ( tws )開始,在水源的聖馬科斯省河,流動的,過去的匯合的聖馬科斯和布蘭科河流銜接的聖馬科斯和瓜達盧佩河流,然後如下長度的瓜達盧佩河到墨西哥灣沿岸地區。

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的參賽者必須包的所有規定食品,設備和物品的修復-在他們的船或對他們的人開始之前的比賽。 Nothing may be purchased or delivered to a team during the race except water and/or ice.沒有可能會購買或交付給一隊在比賽中,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.隊必須到達的任務是檢查站的具體時間要保持競爭力,並完成100小時才能贏得夢寐以求的Safari瀏覽器修補程序。

Please visit the new請訪問新 Texas Water Safari德克薩斯州水的Safari website for more information.網站以獲取更多信息。

For some of the best “safari horror stories” view對於一些最好的“ Safari的恐怖故事”的看法 Bob Brooks pe鮑勃布魯克斯體育 rsonal website rsonal網站 .

Canoeman.com has the canoeman.com有 history of the Texas Water Safari歷史得克薩斯州水的Safari and some incredible historical photographs of the first Texas Water Safari.和一些令人難以置信的歷史照片首次得克薩斯州水的Safari 。

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Jun 10 2008 2008年6月10日

Posted by張貼 CyberCelt cybercelt under在…之下 Did You Know你知道嗎 , Fairs and Festivals博覽會和藝術節 , Family Fun親子遊 , Famous Texans著名的德州 , Historic歷史 , RV Travel的RV旅行 , Remember記住

Juneteenth Began in Texas juneteenth開始在德克薩斯州

History歷史

On June 19, 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger read General Order #3 to the assembled people in Galveston, Texas.對1865年6月19日,聯盟少將戈登格蘭傑閱讀一般命令,該命令# 3到組裝人民在加爾維斯頓,德克薩斯州。

The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free .人民的得克薩斯州是獲悉,根據與一宣布,從行政長官的美國,所有的奴隸都是免費的。 . .

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,這一歷史性事件是慶祝世界各地,不僅是一個非洲裔的獨立紀念日,但作為慶祝活動的文化,歷史和無數所作出的貢獻,人民的色彩世界。 For more information, please read my post from last year,如需詳細資訊,請參閱我的職務由去年起, Juneteenth in Texas juneteenth在德克薩斯州 .


Texas Celebrations 德克薩斯州的慶祝活動

June 8-19, 2008 - Celebrate Juneteenth where it began, in Galveston. 6月8日至19日, 2008年 -慶祝j uneteenth的地方開始,在加爾維斯頓。 This huge Juneteenth event includes a Jubilee parade, picnic, prayer services, musicals, educational exhibits, demonstrations and more.這個巨大的juneteenth事件,包括銀禧巡遊,野餐,祈禱服務,音樂劇,教育展覽,示範和更多。 Please visit the請訪問 Juneteenth website juneteenth網站 for more information.以獲取更多信息。

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 -埃爾金慶祝j uneteenth關於第二個週末在6月與遊行,選美,舞蹈和藝術節。 The events take place in downtown Elgin at the Veterans’ Memorial Park.事件發生在市中心的埃爾金在退伍軍人紀念公園。 For more information, contact Byron Mitchell at 512-281-9582 or the Elgin Chamber of Commerce.如需詳細資訊,聯繫拜倫米切爾在512-281-9582或埃爾金商會。

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 -布什總統圖書館在大學站的主機自由的遺產:鼓樂中的非洲裔美國人遺產。 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離開林肯中心上午九時在途中向布什總統圖書館及博物館。 A free storytelling celebration will be open to the public from 10:30-11:30am featuring Elizabeth Kahura, Storyteller and Educator.一個自由的故事的慶祝活動將開放給市民從上午10:30-11:30介紹,黃錢其濂kahura ,故事和教育家。

June 19, 2008 - Attend a 2008年6月19日 -出席 Gulf Coast Juneteenth墨西哥灣沿岸juneteenth in Hermann Park in Houston at 7pm.在赫爾曼公園在休斯頓在晚上七時。 This concert merges creole and cowboy culture, zydeco and gospel music, with a mix of blues, jazz and deep southern soul.這場音樂會融合,克里奧爾語和牛仔文化, zydeco和福音音樂,與混合藍調,爵士樂和深南部的靈魂。 The concert features the ReBirth Brass Band, Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie, Sherman Robertson and Trudy Lynn.音樂會的特點重生的銅管樂隊,基因型delafose和法語rockin ' boogie ,謝爾曼羅伯遜和特羅¸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 -聖馬科斯,得克薩斯州舉行的年度已知的最古老的慶祝活動結束的奴役。 Festivities include an old fashion picnic, BBQ cook-off, and festivities for the entire family.慶祝活動包括1歲的時裝野餐,燒烤烤燃,和慶祝活動,為整個家庭。 Saturday activities will be held at San Marcos Plaza.週六的活動將舉行聖馬可廣場。 For more information, contact Harvey Miller at (512) 396-4903.如需詳細資訊,聯繫哈維米勒在( 512 ) 396-4903 。 For BBQ cook-off (Saturday) information, please contact David Peterson (512) 738-2583.為燒烤烤燃(星期六)信息,請聯繫大衛彼得森( 512 ) 738-2583 。

June 20-21, 2008 - 6月20日至21日, 2008年 - Denton Juneteeth Celebration丹頓juneteeth慶祝活動 includes beauty pageants, gospel extravaganza, BBQ Cookoff, co-ed softball and basketball tournaments.包括選美,福音龍騰燈耀慶,燒烤cookoff ,男女同校,壘球和籃球比賽。

Other Ways to Celebrate其他方式來慶祝

This year, we have a Black democratic candidate for the President of the United States.今年,我們有一個黑色的民主黨候選人,為美國總統。 Read the story of閱讀的故事 Barack Obama巴拉克奧巴馬 and his journey towards the White House.和他的旅程白宮。

Read the閱讀 Buffalo Soldiers Tribute布法羅士兵致敬 . 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?你知道黑人士兵被綽號“水牛戰士”由夏延印度人出於尊重和承認的激烈戰鬥能力的第十騎兵?

Explore探索 Black Cowboys on the Internet黑色牛仔在互聯網上 . Did you know that The character, Joshua Deets, portrayed by Danny Glover in the movie Lonesome Dove ,is based on Bose Ikard.你知道的性質,約書亞deets ,描繪丹尼格洛弗在這部影片中寂寞的鴿派 ,是基於對百色伊卡德。 Bose rode with both Oliver Loving and Charles Goodnight.百色乘坐同奧利弗愛好和查爾斯的Goodnight 。

Juneteenth * Remember * Celebrate * Learn * Discover juneteenth *記得*慶祝*學習*發現

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Apr 29 2008 2008年4月29日

Posted by張貼 CyberCelt cybercelt under在…之下 Charity慈善 , Did You Know你知道嗎 , Famous Texans著名的德州

Willie Nelson Turns 75 Today威利納爾遜輪流75今日

威利納爾遜發揮對他的生日

Willie Nelson is one of those larger than life Texans.威利納爾遜是其中一人大於生命的得克薩斯州。 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.說什麼你會約他的生活習慣,或他的頭髮,他一直在那裡的農民,為小型企業業主,為卡車司機,對環保和他的家鄉教會成員在雅培,德克薩斯州。

I just finished reading and excerpt from Willie Nelson : An Epic Life by Joe Nick Patoski.我只是完成閱讀和摘錄威利納爾遜:史詩的生活由Joe尼克patoski 。 Willie grew up in Abbott, Texas.威利成長起來的雅培,德克薩斯州。 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.當威利聽說衛理公會在雅培是作出售用途和可能被拆除,他購買的建設和恢復教會向人民負責的雅培。 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議員,專責教會。 They witnessed and sang to an audience of 300.他們目睹和低沉的觀眾300人。

Happy Birthday, Willie.生日快樂,威利。 God bless you.願上帝保佑你們。

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Feb 29 2008 2008年2月29日

Posted by張貼 CyberCelt cybercelt under在…之下 Animals動物 , Day Trips一日遊 , Fairs and Festivals博覽會和藝術節 , Family Fun親子遊 , Famous Texans著名的德州 , Music音樂

Star of Texas Rodeo Opens Today明星德州rodeo今天開幕

The 71th Annual Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo 該71th年度明星德州公平& rodeo will take place from February 29-March 15 at the Travis County Expo Center.將採取的地方,從2月29日至3月15日在特拉維斯縣博覽中心。

Music Line Up 音樂排隊

  • 3/1: Randy Rogers 3 / 1 :蘭迪羅傑斯
  • 3/2: Rodney Atkins 3 / 2 :羅德尼阿特金斯
  • 3/3: Gretchen Wilson 3 / 3 :格蕾琴威爾遜
  • 3/4: Willie Nelson 3 / 4 :威利納爾遜
  • 3/5: Tracy Lawrence 3 / 5 :特雷西勞倫斯
  • 3/6: Styx 3 / 6 : styx
  • 3/7: TBA 3 / 7 :的TBA
  • 3/8: Miranda Lambert 3 / 8 :米蘭達蘭伯特
  • 3/9: George Jones 3 / 9 :喬治瓊斯
  • 3/10: Natasha Bedingfield 3 / 10 :娜塔莎拜丁菲爾德
  • 3/11: Clay Walker 3 / 11 :粘土沃克
  • 3/12: Joe Nichols 3 / 12 :喬尼科爾斯
  • 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 :凱文福勒

For more information or to purchase tickets call (512) 919-3000 or欲了解更多信息或購買門票電話: ( 512 ) 919-3000或 click here 點擊這裡 .

Closest RV Park 最接近的RV公園

Austin Oak Forest RV Park 柯士甸櫟林的RV公園 - is 1/4 mile from the Travis County Expo. -是1 /四英里從特拉維斯縣博覽會。 On the east side of town off FM 969 (MLK/19th street as it heads out of town) .對東邊的城市小康調頻969 ( mlk/19th街,因為它元首走出鎮) 。 Phone : 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984.電話: 1-800-478-7275 / 512-926-8984 。 Email: manager@oakforest-rvpark.com電子郵件: manager@oakforest-rvpark.com

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Feb 26 2008 2008年2月26日

Posted by張貼 CyberCelt cybercelt under在…之下 Day Trips一日遊 , Fairs and Festivals博覽會和藝術節 , Family Fun親子遊 , Famous Texans著名的德州 , Historic歷史 , Historic travel歷史性的旅行 , Museums博物館 , Performing Arts表演藝術 , RV Travel的RV旅行 , Road Trips道班

Texas Independence–Again!德克薩斯州獨立再次!

在華盛頓的美國對- - brazos國家古蹟

Texas Independence Day Celebration 德克薩斯州的獨立日慶祝活動
March 1-2, 2008 10am-5pm 3月1日至2日, 2008年,時間為上午十時至下午五時
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site 在華盛頓的美國對- - brazos國家古蹟

Visit this historic site during the 172nd birthday celebration!這一歷史性訪問的網站在172歲生日慶祝! Enjoy the free two-day historic festival, with folk in period dress, craft demonstrations, military reenactments and music.享受免費的為期兩天的歷史性節,民俗期間,在著裝,手工藝示範,軍事reenactments和音樂。

Visit Texas authors and have them sign your favorite book about Texas.訪問得克薩斯州的作者和他們簽署您最喜愛的圖書約德克薩斯州。

View the hand painted lithographs by naturalist John James Audubon, Audubon’s Creations: His Texas Legacy .檢視手畫版畫是由自然約翰詹姆斯奧杜邦, 奧杜邦的創作:他的德克薩斯州的遺產

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.上校特拉維斯(在精神上) ,將手頭上轉達他為什麼和188個其他的英雄選擇作出的立場,在聖安東尼奧德bexar對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.觀賞到德克薩斯州 ,一出音樂劇的生產有關的生活薩姆休斯頓或黃飛鴻的時間在德克薩斯州 ,歌曲和故事,從得克薩斯州的歷史。

The historic site includes:歷史性的網站包括:

  • 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. 獨立紀念館 -重溫時刻,得克薩斯州建立了一個旅行團,通過副本上興建的基石,原建築物被宣布獨立。 Tours throughout the weekend.旅行團在整個週末。
  • Star of the Republic Museum -Delve into Texas’ colorful past through the award-winning exhibits and hands-on activities at this outstanding museum. 明星共和國博物館進去,深不得克薩斯州豐富多彩的過去,通過屢獲殊榮的展品和動手的活動,在這個優秀的博物館。 Open 10–5 daily. 10月5日,每日開放。
  • Demonstrators Trail -Period craft demonstrators and reenactment camps bring the past to life with displays throughout the weekend. 示威者徑期間示威者和工藝重演營地,把過去的生活與顯示整個週末。 Located between the Museum and the Visitors Center; also in the Museum.位於之間的博物館和遊客中心;此外,在博物館。
  • 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. 巴林的生活歷史的農場參觀的家最後一任主席的德克薩斯州,陳方安生瓊斯,並了解什麼生活,就像對一個1850年的棉花農場的完整與室外廚房,牛,豬,雞和雜務。 Open 10–5 daily. 10月5日,每日開放。

Interested in Texas and the fight for independence?有興趣的在德克薩斯州和爭取獨立呢? The historic Texas Independence Trail is a road trip that takes you歷史性的得克薩斯州獨立步道是一條之行帶您

Right-click右鍵單擊 HERE這裡 to download the Texas Independence Trail brochure.下載得克薩斯州獨立步道手冊。

Here is a list of the State Parks and Historic Sites on or near to the Independence Trail.這裡是一個名單,國家公園和歷史遺址上或附近,以獨立的線索。

  • Bastrop State Park, Bastrop bastrop國家公園, bastrop
  • Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site, La Porte戰列艦得克薩斯州古蹟,香格里拉門
  • Brazos Bend State Park, Needville brazos彎曲國家公園, needville
  • Buescher State Park, Smithville buescher國家公園, smithville
  • Casa Navarro State Historic Site, San Antonio家納瓦羅國家古蹟,聖安東尼奧馬刺
  • Fannin Battleground State Historic Site, Fannin fannin戰場的國家古蹟, fannin
  • Galveston Island State Park, Galveston加爾維斯頓島國家公園,加爾維斯頓
  • Goliad State Park, Goliad goliad國家公園, goliad
  • Lockhart State Park, Lockhart駱克國家公園,駱克
  • Monument Hill/Kreische Brewery State Historic Sites, La Grange紀念碑山/ kreische啤酒廠國家歷史遺址,香格里拉格蘭奇
  • Palmetto State Park, Gonzales棕櫚國家公園,岡薩雷斯
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, La Porte聖傑森托戰場的國家古蹟,香格里拉門
  • Sebastopol State Historic Site, Seguin莎巴斯特堡國家古蹟,塞甘
  • Sheldon Lake State Park, Houston謝爾頓湖國家公園,休斯敦
  • Stephen F. Austin State Park, San Felipe斯蒂芬樓柯士甸國家公園,聖費利佩。
  • Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site, West Columbia varner -霍格種植國家古蹟,西哥倫比亞
  • Washington-on-the Brazos State Historic Site, Washington在華盛頓的對-b razos國家古蹟,華盛頓

Find information on any of these parks and historic sites at Texas Parks and Wildlife website找到的資料,對任何這些公園和歷史遺址,在得克薩斯州公園和野生動物網站 HERE這裡 .

Note: The Alamo is NOT on the Independence Trail. 注:阿拉莫是不是就獨立徑。 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.維護者的阿拉莫舉行的聖安娜和他的手臂在灣給薩姆休斯頓和他的ragtag民兵的時間發展成為一個戰鬥的力量可以戰勝聖安娜。

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