Can public lands help to unite a divided America?

Utah Film Center Liberty Park, 600 East 900 South, Salt Lake City, UT, United States

New eye-opening feature documentary The Ground Between Us explores the public lands debate in a unique way; presenting the reality of the people who live and work on public lands, but hold vastly different connections and perspectives. Through these stories, co-directors Zeppelin Zeerip and Galen Knowles ask: “Can public lands help to unite a divided […]

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Independence Day Weekend

The Fort Ticonderoga Association 100 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, NY, United States

Celebrate freedom with Fort Ticonderoga! The year is 1777 and America is consumed in the labor of liberty. Join the Northern Department of the Continental Army in the fight for freedom, to keep the great fortress of Ticonderoga from falling into British control.

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Glorious 4th, 1830s Style

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored by a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, as well as a dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and […]

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Guided Tour: George Washington in Western Pennsylvania

Senator John Heinz History Center 1212 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Learn about fascinating stories of Pittsburgh history and enhance your museum experience on a Guided Tour at the History Center. On July 2, museum docents will lead a special tour of the Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation and Clash of Empires exhibitions to discuss George Washington’s Pittsburgh and Western Pa. connections. Visitors must sign up […]

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200 Years of Returns: First Look

Colonial Williamsburg 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

Join us for a reading of "200 Years of Returns," followed by a discussion with the Colonial Williamsburg Museum Theatre team and B4 Youth Theatre who will be visiting from Liberia.

Glorious 4th, 1830s Style

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored by a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, as well as a dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and […]

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A Community Salute to America

Colonial Williamsburg 301 S. Nassau St., Williamsburg, United States

Join Colonial Williamsburg in welcoming the United States Air Force Heritage of America band as they perform patriotic favorites during this 75-minute concert on the lawn of the Art Museums.

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July 4th at the National Archives

National Archives Foundation 701 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC, United States

Join the National Archives for a one-of-a-kind July 4th celebration! For over 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States that includes a traditional reading ceremony of the Declaration of Independence on the Museum steps, and this year, our iconic July 4th celebration is back! Join us on Constitution Avenue.

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Glorious 4th, 1830s Style

Conner Prairie 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN, United States

Glorious Fourth at Conner Prairie will look at how Hoosiers in the 1830s celebrated the Fourth of July. Military veterans will be honored by a presentation by the White River Guard Militia, as well as a dedication of a new flag with a 26th star to celebrate the addition of Arkansas to the Union, and […]

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Concert of Celebration, 18th-Century Style

Colonial Williamsburg Palace Green St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

Hear the Jug Broke Theatre Company play the music of the season! An audio festival of 18th-century songs and tunes that celebrate the current or historical holidays that Williamsburg is celebrating.

Fourth of July at Bayou Bend

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 6003 Memorial Dr, Houston, United States

Celebrate Independence Day at Houston’s home for American decorative arts! Bayou Bend presents its annual Fourth of July festival on the grounds of the historic estate as well as the nearby visitor center. Ring in the fourth with an extravaganza of Americana – performers, crafts, activities, and refreshments – and don’t forget to sign the […]

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18th-Century Style Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Colonial Williamsburg 101 W. Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA, United States

At noon on the Fourth of July, residents of the 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg community read the Declaration of Independence from the steps of the Courthouse and surrounding area. Immediately following, they share their personal perspectives on the meaning of this historic document.

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