Preston Trail Chapter, NSDAR is pleased to announce that they are hosting Texoma’s America 250! Fest in the parking lot of Pottsboro Church of Christ on Saturday, July 4, 2026 from 9 a.m. to noon.
All of the Texoma community is invited to this national commemoration of our country’s 250th anniversary of independence. Opening ceremonies will begin at 9 a.m. featuring Buddy Merrick, who will read the Declaration of Independence and sing the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Additionally, McKenzie Ridenour will sing the National Anthem and will be joined by Merrick in leading attendees in a rendition of “America the Beautiful.” The event will include games and prizes for kids as well as local vendor and non-profit organization booths.
“We look forward to celebrating our nation’s incredible history and fostering a renewed appreciation for all of the Americans who founded our nation and ensured its progress through the generations with our wonderful Texoma community,” Regent Amanda Bauman Ewton said.
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a longtime champion of historic preservation, education and patriotism, is honored to host an event centered around America’s 250th anniversary. The more than 950,000 women who have joined the nonprofit organization since its founding in 1890 have worked to preserve historic places, documents and artifacts; to foster an understanding of our nation’s past in schoolchildren, new citizens and everyday Americans; and to support the servicemembers and veterans who sacrificed to safeguard our freedoms.
Here in Pottsboro, Preston Trail Chapter has worked on community enrichment projects and initiatives for 16 years, since its founding in December 2010, such as: placing wreaths on veteran graves at Fairview Cemetery in Denison with Wreaths Across America, supporting veterans at Clyde Cosper in Bonham and Walker House in Denison, restoring historical markers at Preston Bend Cemetery in Pottsboro and providing support to teachers and students at Pottsboro Elementary School.
Community participation at chapter events is welcomed and encouraged. Members of the public are also encouraged to attend the City of Denison’s 39th Annual Fourth of July Spectacular Fireworks Celebration taking place from 4-9 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at Forest Park and Munson Stadium in Denison. Bring the kids to Forest Park between 4-8 p.m. for food trucks, booths with give-aways, entertainment and bounce houses. Then find a seat in Munson Stadium to see Shawnda Rains Entertainment perform from 7-9 p.m. Preston Trail Chapter members will perform an America 250! skit during the show at 8 p.m.
In the years to come, Preston Trail DAR Chapter looks forward to working with local organizations and community members to help the Texoma area continue to commemorate this momentous United States’ milestone of 250 years and many more.
The 250th anniversary of the United States also presents the perfect opportunity for interested women to honor their family members’ Revolutionary War service by joining the Daughters of the American Revolution. Documenting and reflecting upon an ancestor’s role in the fight for American independence will impart a deeper, more personal level of significance to the upcoming celebration. If you are interested in learning more about your family history but are not an expert in genealogical research, don’t worry! Local DAR members can help prospective members research their family history.
Through DAR membership, women can not only strengthen their bond with their ancestors, but also forge new connections to fellow DAR members. The benefits of belonging to a community of women who express pride and gratitude for their shared heritage through a commitment to meaningful public service are limited only by members’ boundless imaginations.
To learn more about DAR membership and upcoming events visit our website txdar.org/preston-trail-chapter-nsdar or public Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PrestonTrailNSDARPottsboroTX. Membership inquiries and other questions may be directed to Amanda Bauman Ewton, [email protected] or 903-820-8991.
