# Event Details

- **Event Name**: America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: 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!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wylie/america-250-patriotic-luncheon-learning-and-fun/200030201017832
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, fine-arts, nonprofit, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wylie
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Anthony Catholic Parish  Wylie, TX
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- **long**: -96.537833584353
- **full address**: St. Anthony Catholic Parish  Wylie, TX, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098-4400, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun being held?
  - **A:** America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. Anthony Catholic Parish  Wylie, TX, 404 N Ballard Ave, Wylie, TX 75098-4400, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun?
  - **A:** America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun is organized by Wylie Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wylie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If America 250 Patriotic Luncheon, Learning & Fun sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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