America’s 250th
Anniversary Celebration

As part of the “Join the Revolution” experience, guests can enjoy live historical performances and interactive family activities.

Offerings include historical reenactors portraying George Washington, Martha Washington, Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin, that will take place in Centennial Commons, along with an interactive activity area featuring children’s crafts, colonial games and educational experiences inspired by America’s founding era. Additional activities throughout the festival include colonial-era toys and games for children, water balloon tosses, hula hoop games and other family-friendly entertainment.

AMERICA’S 250TH SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 4

1:00 - 1:15pm - George & Martha Washington - Letters from the Revolution
1:15 - 1:40pm - George & Martha Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
1:40 - 1:55pm - Paul Revere’s Ride & Photo Op
2:00 - 2:15pm - Betsy Ross - The Story Behind America’s First Flag
2:15 - 2:40pm - Betsy Ross Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
2:40 - 2:55pm - Parade Around Park led by Drum Line
3:00 - 3:15pm - Benjamin Franklin - Stories from Colonial America
3:15 - 3:40pm - Benajmin Franklin Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
3:40 - 3:55pm - Paul Revere’s Ride & Photo Op
4:00 - 4:40pm - Community Reading & Signing of the Declaration of Independence
4:40 - 4:55pm - Parade Around Park led by Drum Line

Sunday, July 5

1:00 - 1:15pm - George & Martha Washington - Letters from the Revolution
1:15 - 1:40pm - George & Martha Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
1:40 - 1:55pm - Paul Revere’s Ride & Photo Op
2:00 - 2:15pm - Betsy Ross - The Story Behind America’s First Flag
2:15 - 2:40pm - Betsy Ross Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
2:40 - 2:55pm - Parade Around Park led by Drum Line
3:00 - 3:15pm - Benjamin Franklin - Stories from Colonial America
3:15 - 3:40pm - Benajmin Franklin Meet & Greet & Crafts - Colonial Commons
3:40 - 3:55pm - Paul Revere’s Ride & Photo Op
4:00 - 4:40pm - Community Reading & Signing of the Declaration of Independence
4:40 - 4:55pm - Parade Around Park led by Drum Line

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME

Kids ages 5-13 can write & submit letters about What America Means To Me, where we will pick the top letters to read on stage at Arts Beats & Eats!