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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. Walk down to visit the Washington Tomb for special wreath-layings, revel in the sounds of the 18th century with performances by the talented Fifes & […]

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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 was stored for future transfusion for the first time. The U.S. relies on the generosity of blood donors to save lives and, since 2016, the […]

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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 with a patriotic celebration that includes a ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence. This one-of-a-kind event takes place on the Museum steps, and there […]

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 become U.S. citizens, hear a musical performance by the National Concert Band, and see 18th-century magic in the upper garden with Mr. Peter Gardiner.

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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 federal holidays, the Civic Season event series mobilizes a movement to understand our past and shape our future! Be a Connector and link with organizations […]

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, on the grounds of the original 1850s slave dwellings.

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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 take the Oath of Allegiance. Then, stay after the ceremony to explore the museum's galleries, purchase items from the Museum Store about Virginia's place in […]

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Pittsburgh: A Civic Legacy

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

Reflect upon the civic legacy of Pittsburgh and find objects in the museum relating to civics and democracy. Campaign buttons have been used throughout U.S. history to advertise for or against another candidate, political party, or issue. Examine past campaign buttons in the History Center’s collection and design your own button inspired by your vision […]

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July 4th: Fourth at the Fort Festivities

Fort Pitt Museum , United States

The Fort Pitt Museum, part of the Heinz History Center’s family of museums, will host its annual Fourth at the Fort festivities in Point State Park on Tuesday, July 4. At 1 p.m., colonial reenactors, local scouts, and veterans will help raise a 36-foot American flag and kick off the Fourth of July holiday in […]

July 4th: Stars and Stripes Picnic

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

Celebrate community resilience at Kansas City's official Independence Day event! The Stars and Stripes Picnic at the National WWI Museum and Memorial is the perfect place to spend your 4th of July. Bring your friends and family to grab a bite to eat, shop from local vendors, listen to live music. And hang around into […]

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First Fridays at VMHC

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

On the first Friday of each month from 5:00-8:00 pm, enjoy extended hours and free admission to all exhibitions (including "Apollo: When We Went to the Moon"), live music, and family-friendly activities. Plus, enjoy access to specials in the Museum Café and food trucks on site. The July edition will also feature special civics-themed activities. […]

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How El Paso Works

Magoffin Home State Historic Site 1117 Magoffin Avenue, El Paso, TX, United States

When Joseph Magoffin helped write the articles of Incorporation for El Paso, he helped shape the modern city. In this series, we will compare Joseph’s vision for El Paso to what is has become in the last 150 years. Guest speakers from municipal agencies will be invited to speak about their departments and let us […]

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