# Event Details - **Event Name**: "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come visit us and experience what it was like to celebrate the centennial of America in 1876! Walk around and visit with the soldiers and watch as they compete in some of the very sports that the soldiers of Fort McKavett were taking part in 150 years ago. You will see them in a 100 yard foot race, 50 yard sack race, and a 100 yard wheelbarrow race. This event is presented as part of Texas America250, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. EVENT SCHEDULE: Friday, July 3 8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens 11:30 am – “#America100: A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse) 1:00 pm – Inaugural Garrison Flag Raising Ceremony and Flagpole Ribbon Cutting (Parade Ground) 2:00 pm – Infantry Drill and Weapon Demonstrations (Parade Ground) 3:30 pm – Artillery Drill and Howitzer Demonstrations (Parade Ground) 4:30 pm – Visitor Center Closes 5:00 pm – Site Grounds Close Saturday, July 4 8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens 9:00 am – Sports Begin (Parade Ground) - 9:00 am – 100 yd. foot race - 9:15 am – 50 yd. sack race - 9:30 am – 100 yd. wheelbarrow race - 9:45 am – 200 yd. foot race - 10:00 am – Greased Pole Climb - 10:30 am – 1 mile walking race - 11:00 am – 3-inning baseball game 11:45 am – Sports Conclude 12:00 pm – Centennial Ceremony and Military Parade (Parade Ground) 2:00 pm – “#America100: A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse) 3:00 pm – BB Gun Shooting Gallery Opens (Officer’s Quarters No. 12) 5:00 pm – Evening Parade and Retreat (Parade Ground) 6:00 pm – Visitor Center Closes 6:00 pm – “#America100: A Look at America in 1876” Lecture (Schoolhouse) 7:00 pm – Brass Band Music 7:30 pm – Fireworks Display 8:30 pm – Site Grounds Close Sunday, July 5 8:00 am – Site Grounds and Visitor Center Opens 10:30 am – Historical Chapel Service 12:00 pm – Reenactment Event ends 4:30 pm – Visitor Center Closes 5:00 pm – Site Grounds Close For more information, please contact us at ft-mckavett@thc.texas.gov - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fort-mc-kavett/a-general-holiday-1876-the-american-centennial-at-fort-mckavett/200029840218634 - **Event Categories**: sports, parades, holiday, fireworks, 4th-of-july-fireworks, music, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 787 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Fort Mc Kavett - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 7066 FM-864, Fort McKavett, TX, United States, Texas 76841 - **lat**: 30.82483 - **long**: -100.10801 - **full address**: 7066 FM-864, Fort McKavett, TX, United States, Texas 76841, 6889 FM-864, Fort McKavett, TX 76841-2205, United States, Fort Mc Kavett ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/ef0d46bef1a86a79a8239dbf63ca4c4bd27e364e7c891b6ab07baee9adf512f1-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir?v=1782865896 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett being held? - **A:** "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett takes place on Fri, 03 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at 7066 FM-864, Fort McKavett, TX, United States, Texas 76841, 6889 FM-864, Fort McKavett, TX 76841-2205, United States, Fort Mc Kavett. - **Q**: Who is organizing "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett? - **A:** "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett is organized by Fort McKavett State Historic Site. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** "A General Holiday, 1876": The American Centennial at Fort McKavett is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fort Mc Kavett, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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