Free Independence Day at Locust Grove

Historic Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Ln, Louisville, KY, United States

Celebrate Independence Day and Civic Season in Kentucky this July 4th! As a Made By Us Civic Season partner, we’re diving into the many meanings of independence. How did different […]

Independence Day Celebration

Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 401 Meadowcroft Road, Avella, PA, United States

Join Meadowcroft for an Independence Day celebration! Step into the past and experience the roots of American history with a day full of festive fun at Meadowcroft’s 18th-century frontier trading […]

Glorious 4th

Conner Prairie Museum , United States

July 4th is a time to celebrate the country’s autonomy as the citizens of Prairietown come together to celebrate 60 years of American independence. However, independence and freedom are contested […]

FREE with General Admission

Dissenting Voices

Conner Prairie Museum , United States

Dissenting Voices returns as Richard Thatcher and Helen Keller showcase criticism of America through the lens of social justice and Civil Rights. Showtimes are at 12 PM and 3:00 PM […]

FREE with General Admission

Independence Day Picnic

Liberty Hall Gardens 202 Wilkinson St, Frankfort, KY, United States

Free Event! Kick off your 4th of July celebrations at Liberty Hall Historic Site! Join the community from 12-3 for a picnic in the gardens with lawn games, live music, […]

Fourth of July Festival

Morven Museum & Garden 55 Stockton St., Princeton, NJ, United States

Join us for our annual Fourth of July Festival! This is a free public event featuring activities at Morven Museum & Garden and the Princeton Battlefield State Park. In 1783, […]

July 4th Strawberry Shortcake Social

the historic Sherry-Butt House museum 795 N. Main St., Viroqua, WI, United States

Hope to see you on Friday, July 4, at the Vernon County Historical Society’s annual Strawberry Shortcake Social! The party will be held from 1 to 5PM at the historic […]

$6

Stars, Stripes, and Stories

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library 20 N Coalter St, Staunton, VA, United States

Following the Fourth of July Parade in Gypsy Hill Park, commemorate Independence Day and celebrate the last day of Civic Season at the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library with special activities! […]

Included in General Museum Admission

How to Research: Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico, VA, United States

Do you think you have ancestors who fought in or supported the American Revolutionary War? Learn how to successfully research and document the lineage and service of your ancestors. Information: […]

Design Your Stars and Stripes Flag

Eastern Henrico Recreation Center 1440 N Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA, United States

Let's celebrate veterans by designing a patriotic mosaic flag. Give to a loved one who has bravely served in the armed forces. Information: cun04@henrico.gov

The Rise and Fall of the Fighting Editor Exhibit

Belmont Recreation Center 1600 Hillard Road, Henrico, VA, United States

Born into slavery in Henrico County, John Mitchell, Jr. would become known as the fighting editor of the Richmond Planet newspaper confronting the violence and injustices of the Jim Crow […]