Through August 23, 2009 College Station, Texas "Beyond the Moon: NASA's Continuing Mission" Exhibit
The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library & Museum, in partnership with the LBJ Presidential Library and NASA's Johnson Space Center Houston, tells the story of America's exploration into the final frontier. The exhibit covers Skylab, the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. George Bush Presidential Library & Museum
Through June 28, 2009 Dallas, Texas "Tall in the Saddle: Cowgirls, Ranch Women & Rodeo Gals"
Exhibit of photographs by photographer and filmmaker Ann P. Meredith includes 75 black-and-white photographs of women working on the range, roping steers at the rodeo, and relaxing at home and on the land. The Women's Museum May 1-3, 2009 Jefferson, Texas Battle of Port Jefferson Civil War Re-enactment
Features the largest Civil War re-enactment in the state. Witness history unfolding. Living history camps provide a glimpse into the past. Includes battles, cannons, black powder skirmish and more. Tuscumbia Ranch, Hwy. 134. Jefferson Web Site May 22-24, 2009 White Springs, Florida Florida Folk Festival
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park hosts this celebration of Florida's culture and history, food, music, dance, stories, crafts and work life. Visit the Seminole family camp, watch the fiddling and banjo contests, savor ethnic food and church supper favorites.Florida Folk Festival June 5, 2009 Founder's Day West Palm Beach, Florida
The Flagler Museum will be open free of charge on Friday, June 5, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. in honor of the Museum’s founder, Jean Flagler Matthews. The Museum’s extensive collection of original art, furniture, and historic objects related to life during the Gilded Age will be on display.Henry Morrison Flagler Museum
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The Ancient Mariners of Connecticut marched in the Chatham, Massachusetts Fourth of July parade, mostly barefoot. Photos and caption courtesy of Ned Lundquist, publisher, Your Very Next Step newsletter. More photos at right.