Independence Day + Historic Baseball

Celebrate July 4th the old-fashioned way!

Thursday, July 4 • 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

WE’RE OPEN RAIN OR SHINE!

All activities included with General Admission!

Celebrate a historic Independence Day in the town of Walnut Hill. 1876 marks the first centennial of the United States, and Living History Farms’ Independence Day activities truly show what this day meant to those in the 19th century—a day of family fun and games!

Special activities:

• Games:
           – 1850 Pioneer Farm, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
            – 1900 Farm, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
            – Gazebo in Walnut Hill, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
            – Flynn Mansion lawn, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Pie eating contest, 1900 Farm, 11 a.m. (participation for members only)
• Crafts, Gazebo, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Church of the Land, 11:30 a.m.
• Medicine Show, behind Flynn Mansion, 1 p.m.
• Parade, assemble at Gazebo, 2:30 p.m.
• Historic Baseball, Baseball Field, 3 p.m.
• Printing of the Declaration of Independence, Print Shop, all day
• Free watermelon, 1900 Farm, while supplies last
• Free snack bars and sparkling water, Visitor Center, while supplies last

Advance tickets recommended but not required. Your ticket is for your arrival time. Once here, you may stay as long as you like. Last tractor cart to the farm sites leaves at 2 p.m.

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We also need volunteers to help with food and games!

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