Independence Day Celebration at Hickory Ridge Museum

Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with a Continental Encampment, living history demonstrations, and patriotic traditions honoring America’s founding.

Featured Events:
🔹 Continental Encampment – Meet colonial militia reenactors, explore their camp, and learn about life as a patriot soldier
🔹 Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Join in the tradition of hearing our nation’s founding document, with enthusiastic cries of “Huzzah!” after each passage
🔹 Colonial Demonstrations – Watch blacksmithing, spinning, cooking, and other frontier skills in action
🔹 Patriotic Music & Storytelling – Hear tales of the Revolution and enjoy live period music throughout the day
🔹 Family-Friendly Activities – Engage in hands-on history with games, crafts, and interactive experiences
🔸 Continental Army Drills & Reenactments – Witness demonstrations of military formations, musket drills, and camp life
🔸 Tomahawk Throwing & Colonial Games – Try your hand at frontier skills just like settlers and soldiers
🔸 Historic Cabins Open for Tours – Explore the six cabins of Hickory Ridge and step into the daily lives of early pioneers