Independence Day
Celebration
Thursday, July 4, 2024
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.
This annual summer celebration is not to be missed!
Cool off in the museum center and visit the exhibits in the gallery.
Be sure to stop by the gift shop for handcrafted items, books, toys, home décor, and souvenirs!
Admission is FREE thanks to our 2023 generous sponsors:
Rotary Club of Tazewell
Crab Orchard Veterinary * Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell
Tazewell County Public Library * Claypool Hill Pharmacy
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) will be located in the picnic shelter area.
Costumed Demonstrations may include: blacksmithing, woodworking, butter making, tomahawk throwing, archery, & more.
2023 Schedule of Events
10:00 Flag Raising
10:00 - 1:00 Little Critters Petting Zoo (by Doc Witten Cabin)
11:00 - 1:00 Kids’ Craft Trail (All crafts under the Picnic Shelter)
12:00 - 1:00 Bluestone on the Daniel-Murray Homestead Porch
1:00 - 2:30 Kids’ Games (Under the Willow Tree) Games include bubble gum blowing, watermelon seed spitting, stick horse & sack races.
2:00 - 3:00 Bluestone on the Daniel-Murray Homestead Porch
3:00 - 3:30 Patriotic Program on the Green
