Fun

Renew your revolutionary spirit as we celebrate our country’s independence on July 4^th at Historic Crab Orchard Museum from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with live music, costumed interpreters and demonstrators, games and free event admission throughout the day. As the Museum’s oldest and possibly most anticipated event, the Independence Day Celebration at the “Old Fort” has become an annual tradition for many.

The schedule of events includes:

10:00 - 10:15 Flag Raising Singing of the National Anthem

10:15 - 11:00 Colonial Militia Muster

11:00 – 12:00 Shelby Jewell & the Bluegrass Kinsmen

11:00 - 2:45 Mountain Games

11:00 - 12:30 Kids' Craft Trail

12:30 - 1:00 Kids' Militia Muster

12:30 - 1:30 Bluestone

1:00 - 2:30 Kids' Games

1:45 - 2:45 Shelby Jewell & the Bluegrass Kinsmen

3:00 Revolutionary War Reenactment

4:00 Event Conclusion ------ Museum open until 5:00

Live music performances by regional treasures Shelby Jewell & The Bluegrass Kinsmen, and Bluestone from the front porch of the Daniel-Murray Homestead. Tents will be set up to provide shade. Visitors are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets.

Event activities include demonstrations in the Pioneer Park, children’s games, and the ever-popular “Mountain Games”. Costumed interpreters will demonstrate blacksmithing, spinning, weaving, basket making, butter churning, rug hooking and other period skills. Great food will be available from Eat With Otis and Eva's Kettle Corn. Horse - drawn buggy rides will be offered for a small fee. The museum center will be open with a guide in the gallery and the Civil War exhibit, "Behind Battle Lines." Purchase a raffle ticker for a DX 175the Anniversary Limited Edition acoustic Martin Guitar, valued at $999.00, donated by Conn Cert Music World. Look in the museum shop for unique gifts and souvenirs, always at a discount for members.

The day promises fun for the entire family. Admission for the event is free thanks to. Sponsors, . Historic Crab Orchard Museum is a non-profit organization that encourages membership to anyone interested in promoting education and preserving the history and culture in our region. The Museums hours of operation are 9-5,Tuesday through Saturday, and 1-5 on Sundays through Labor Day. Historic Crab Orchard Museum and Pioneer Park is located 4 miles west of Tazewell, Virginia, on routes 19 and 460. For more information call 276-988-6755, or visit the Museum’s website at www.craborchardmuseum.com.

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