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Independence Day Celebration*

Thurs. July 4 | 10am-4pm

Celebrate our nation’s independence with old fashioned family fun! Visit Historic Richmond Town over Independence Day Celebration for a day of special programming and events. Meet costumed interpreters and founding fathers and mothers, sign your name to a copy of the Declaration of Independence, enjoy demonstrations of 19th century fireworks, food, patriotic music, Revolutionary era muskets and MORE!

New York City’s living history village is the perfect backdrop for an educational and inspirational observation of American Independence.


Visit Open Buildings for Special Programs:

  • Carpenter's Shop

  • Tin Shop

  • Stephen's Black House

  • Broom Making - Kruser-Finley House

  • Basket Maker's House

  • Pie Baking - Guyon-Lake-Tysen House

  • Guyon Tavern

  • Native Encampment

The Franklins