There's no better place to celebrate our nation's birth than on historic Duke of Gloucester Street. Enjoy patriotic festivities, including public readings of the Declaration of Independence, musical performances, and a dazzling fireworks display to cap the evening.

In celebration of our nation's birth, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is offering free admission to the Historic Area on July 4 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Explore guided sites, see historic trades in action, and enjoy staged performances throughout the Historic Area and in the Hennage Auditorium at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. To receive complimentary admission, please add your free tickets to your cart.

Special Programming

- A Patriotic Celebration

- Declaration of Independence Reading

- Food & Drink: Flavors of Freedom Afternoon Tea

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