2026 Spring Luncheon - America 250!
Celebrate America250 with the Wylie Historical Society's at our 2026 Spring Luncheon
Keynote Speaker: Tracy Lawson author of "Answering Liberty's Call: Anna Stone's Daring Ride to Valley Forge" part of the Ladies of the Revolution historical fiction novel series; and the Liberty Belles youth series.
"Semiquincentennial of Freedom" Exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from our founding!
♦ Patriotic Outfit and Hat Contest! By popular demand (Hats are not required, thought highly encouraged!)
♦ Features: Door Prizes + Silent Auction + Bag-Raffle!
♦Luncheon registration includes lunch, program, exhibits and entry in the door prize drawing!
♦When: Saturday, Mar 28th 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 Mar-23, regular price is $50 per person
Children are welcome to attend with a parent, note this event is not geared for young children. Adults may add a child/children tickets ($15 each)
Bag Raffle Tickets: ♦ $1 each or 12 for $10
Spots are limited, get your Tickets Now!
Benefitting the Wylie Historical Society a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
A limited amount of tickets may be available the day of the event, but we encourage everyone to purchase tickets in advance.
About Keynote Tracy Lawson:
Ever thought about writing a book based on family stories? Author and DAR members Tracy Lawson based her novel Answering Liberty’s Call: Anna Stone’s Daring ride to Valley Forge on her patriot sixth great-grandmother’s adventures during the winter of 1778.
Tracy will share about her research journey and tips for developing a historical novel from family lore and letters.
Exploring the stories of women patriots led Tracy to develop the Liberty Belles series for Young Readers, perfect for grades 2-5.
Tracy Lawson’s interest in American history began during the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. She is the author of fourteen books, including six that feature women patriots of the American Revolution.
Tracy, who is also the curator at Wylie's Welcome Center at Brown House, has been a member of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution for thirty-five years. She and her husband Bob live in the second-oldest house in Wylie's historic downtown. They have one grown daughter, two spoiled cats, and recently welcomed a grandson.
For more information and to purchase Tracy's books go to TracyLawsonBooks.com
About The Semiquincentennial of Freedom Exhibit
Attendees can also view a selection of early founding documents from the Semiquincentennial of Freedom Exhibit currently on display at the Bridwell Institute for Economic Freedom at SMU.
For more about the Bridwell Institute visit their facebook page Bridwell Institute
Interested parties may view the entire collection by contacting the Bridwell Institute at (214) 768-4210 and making an appointment.