250 at Thomas Stone National Historic Site

On the morning of America’s 250th birthday, Thomas Stone National Historic Site invites you to begin the day with a special ceremony and wreath‑laying to honor the enduring legacy of a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

 

Following the ceremony, guests are invited to step beyond the barriers and into his 18th‑century world. After years of dedicated restoration work, the historic Thomas Stone House has been transformed from a museum‑style viewing space into an immersive home filled with carefully selected, period‑accurate furnishings. For the first time in decades, visitors can walk through the rooms of the first floor and connect with the past in a powerful and personal way, seeing authentic details up close and gaining a deeper understanding of daily life during the Revolutionary era. Each room tells a story, brought to life through historically informed furniture, décor, and interpretive insights that reveal how Thomas Stone and his household shaped, and were shaped by, the events of their time.

 

This July 4th, whether you’re a history enthusiast, a national parks traveler, or a family seeking a meaningful experience during America’s 250th, you are a guest in a home that helped shape a nation.