Mark your calendars for the Museum’s oldest annual event in celebration of our nation’s independence.  This fun-filled, family-oriented event includes live music performances, old fashioned kids’ games, a kids’ craft trail, costumed demonstrations in the Pioneer Park, and great food.  Our annual summer celebration is not to be missed!

Cool off in the museum center and visit the exhibits in the gallery & the Tazewell County Public Library’s Temporary Children’s Library, located in the changing gallery area.  

Be sure to stop by the gift shop for handcrafted items, books, toys, home décor, and souvenirs!

Admission is Free

Activities

- Kids’ Games may include: a watermelon seed spitting contest, sack race, three-legged race, bubblegum-blowing contest,  & more.

- Kids’ Craft Trail (make-and-take crafts)

- Costumed Demonstrations may include: blacksmithing, woodworking, butter making, tomahawk throwing, archery, & more.

Schedule of Events:

11:00am: Flag Raising 
11:00am - 1:00pm: Diamond S Farm Petting Zoo  (by Doc Witten Cabin)
11:00am - 1:00pm: Kids’ Craft Trail (Locations on Trail Card)
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Bluestone in the Red Barn
1:00pm - 1:30pm: Patriotic Program on the Green
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Bluestone in the Red Barn
2:00 - 3:00pm: Kids’ Games  (Under the Willow Tree)  Games include bubble gum blowing, watermelon seed spitting, stick horse & sack races.
4:00pm: Event Conclusion