America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun
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Celebrate America250 with the Wylie Historical Society's at our 2026 Luncheon!
Keynote Speaker: Author and American Historian Tracy Lawson will share about Using Family Lore, Letters, and Journals as the Basis for Historical Novels.
Jen Thompson and Beth Klimek of the DFW Costumers Guild will present a fascinating demonstration of 18th-century women’s fashion!
Thanks to the generous support of Frost Bank, our Literacy Sponsor, every ticket holder will receive a complimentary signed copy of one of Tracy Lawson’s Ladies of the Revolution novels: Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge or Patriot of the Lowcountry: Eliza Wilkinson and the Fall of Charleston.
Patriotic Outfit and Hat Contest! By popular demand (hats are not required, though highly encouraged!)
Door Prizes + Silent Auction
Luncheon registration includes lunch, program, exhibits and entry in the door prize drawing!
When: Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Where: St. Anthony's Church, Pondant Hall, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
Event Tickets: $45 per person Early-Bird through Jul 31st, regular price is $50 per person
Children are welcome to attend with a parent, note this event is not geared for young children.
Spots are limited, get your Tickets Now!
Benefitting the Wylie Historical Society a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
See comments for registration
Following the luncheon, we invite you to attend the unveiling of a Registered Texas Historic Landmark at 405 N. Ballard Avenue, directly across the street from St. Anthony. The dedication ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m., and guests are welcome to tour the historic 1901 home afterward.
We look forward to celebrating with you on August 29!
Keynote Speaker: Author and American Historian Tracy Lawson will share about Using Family Lore, Letters, and Journals as the Basis for Historical Novels.
Jen Thompson and Beth Klimek of the DFW Costumers Guild will present a fascinating demonstration of 18th-century women’s fashion!
Thanks to the generous support of Frost Bank, our Literacy Sponsor, every ticket holder will receive a complimentary signed copy of one of Tracy Lawson’s Ladies of the Revolution novels: Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring Ride to Valley Forge or Patriot of the Lowcountry: Eliza Wilkinson and the Fall of Charleston.
Patriotic Outfit and Hat Contest! By popular demand (hats are not required, though highly encouraged!)
Door Prizes + Silent Auction
Luncheon registration includes lunch, program, exhibits and entry in the door prize drawing!
When: Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Where: St. Anthony's Church, Pondant Hall, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098
Event Tickets: $45 per person Early-Bird through Jul 31st, regular price is $50 per person
Children are welcome to attend with a parent, note this event is not geared for young children.
Spots are limited, get your Tickets Now!
Benefitting the Wylie Historical Society a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
See comments for registration
Following the luncheon, we invite you to attend the unveiling of a Registered Texas Historic Landmark at 405 N. Ballard Avenue, directly across the street from St. Anthony. The dedication ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m., and guests are welcome to tour the historic 1901 home afterward.
We look forward to celebrating with you on August 29!
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St. Anthony Catholic Parish Wylie, TX, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098-4400, United States
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