Independence Day

Join us for our annual celebration of Independence Day! 

• Hear the winners of our annual essay contest and take part in a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The commemoration ceremony begins at 2:00 pm.

• See how molding and casting works and learn how processes like this contributed to the American Revolution. Rangers and volunteers will build a sand mold and cast in aluminum. Hour-long demonstrations begin at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. 

• Check out blacksmithing, wool dyeing, and flax spinning demonstrations (11:00 am - 2:00 pm). 

• Try your hand at writing with a quill pen (11:00 am - 2:00 pm).

• Learn how to make paper and discover the importance of paper to a place like Hopewell Furnace during the American Revolution and beyond (11:00 am - 2:00 pm).

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 40.000000, -76.000000

Schedule

Schedule of events: Demonstrations and activities from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Commemoration ceremony from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Molding and aluminum casting demonstrations (1 hour) at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm.

Event Type

• Cultural/Craft Demonstration
• Living History
• Talk