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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July 4th on the Lawn in Colonial Williamsburg

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

Join the party on the lawn of the Art Museums before the fireworks. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., enjoy music from Good Shot Judy.  

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Kroger Symphony on the Prairie: Star-Spangled Symphony

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

Pack your picnic and wear your red, white, and blue for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual celebration of America. The ISO will salute all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces each night. Our summertime tradition features guest vocalist Doug LaBrecque and music by John Phillip Sousa, John Williams, Irving Berlin, and more!

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Innoskate Sioux Falls 2022

Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation Levitt at the Falls, Sioux Falls , DC, United States

The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, USA Skateboarding and Levitt at the Falls will collaborate to create a one-of-a-kind “Innoskate” festival for the Oglala Lakota Nation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, July 5, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, July 7–9. The Innoskate festival brings skateboarding and local communities together in […]

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Great 4th Traditional Skiff Rally

North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort 315 Front St., Beaufort, NC, United States

It’s an Independence Day celebration with a twist: Traditionally-rigged sailing craft will rally to celebrate the historic voyages that carried the news of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Outer Banks. The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum will host the annual Great 4th Race on July 7 starting from the […]

Drayden African American Schoolhouse Monthly Open House

St. Mary's County Museum Division 18287 Cherryfield Road, Drayden, MD, United States

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved, one-room African American schoolhouses the first Saturday of each month from April to October and during Juneteenth weekend. Check out the restored schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer […]

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