July 4th: Fourth of July Weekend

Museum of the American Revolution 101 S. Third St., Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia for a Fourth of July Weekend celebration with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the […]

$13 – $24

July 4th: Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway , Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding on June 30th and July 1st! Relax and enjoy a patriotic evening that […]

Free

July 4th: Independence Day Weekend at Fort Ticonderoga

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

Celebrate and remember America's historical fights for freedom through various re-enactments. Some of these include exploring the American Revolution, boarding the recreated 1920s tour boat Carillon, receiving guided military history […]

Free

National Treasure Hunt Discussion & Screening of National Treasure

National Archives Foundation 701 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join us for an on-stage discussion related to the book, National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy, featuring co-authors Aubrey Paris and Emily Black. The book program will be […]

Free

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 Heinz History Center. Museum docents will lead a special tour of Pittsburgh: […]

Free

Mount Vernon Independence Fireworks

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks along with patriotic music to celebrate our nation's founding. Relax and enjoy a patriotic evening that includes dazzling fireworks and musical performances. […]

Free

Save a Life: Blood Drive @ WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the nation while honoring the sacrifices of our military? By donating blood, you continue in a proud tradition started in WWI when blood […]

Free

July 4th at the National Archives

National Archives Foundation 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC, United States

Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the 4th of July with the National Archives. For over 50 years, the Archives has celebrated the founding of the United States […]

July 4th: An American Celebration at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway , Mount Vernon, VA, United States

Salute the first commander in chief during Mount Vernon's annual Independence Day event. Meet George Washington. Watch made-for-daytime fireworks, observe a moving ceremony in which people from across the world […]

Free

July 4th: Independence Day | Remember, Reconnect and Represent

Zoom , United States

Today, we roll out the welcome mat for the future inheritors of the United States, unleashing access to history for informed, inspired civic participation. Anchored by our newest and oldest […]

All CHM Civic Season events are FREE admission days for Illinois residents.

July 4th – 2023 Frederick Douglass Community Reading

Historic Stagville State Historic Site 5925 Jock Road, Bahama, NC, United States

Commemorate Independence Day with a community reading of Frederick Douglass' "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July" at Stagville. This participatory reading will take place at Horton Grove, […]

Free

July 4th: Independence Day at the VMHC

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States

Join us in welcoming new U.S. Citizens and explore Virginia's political history at the VMHC this Fourth of July! Save the date for a citizenship naturalization ceremony and see candidates […]

Free