Independence Day in Old Salem

Friday, July 4·10:00am – 4:00pm

Events throughout Day:

• 10:00am - Fife and Drum Group (Salem Square)
• 11:00am - Costumed Moravian Brass Band (Salem Square)
• 1:00pm - First Reading of Declaration of Indepedence (Salem Square)
• 2:00pm - Second Reading of Declaration of Independence (Salem Square)
• Afternoon - Appalachian Strings (The Single Brother's House)
• All Day: Firearm Demonstrations (Tavern Meadow)

Price: All activities included with regular admission

Information: Explore Revolutionary history and the theme of “Becoming American” as it was lived right here in Salem. Hear the fife and drum, enjoy historic games and a fire bucket brigade, see tradesmen at work, explore with a flag scavenger hunt, and listen to the Declaration of Independence read aloud in the square.