July 4th Continental Encampment & Festival at Hickory Ridge History Museum

📅 Dates: July 5–6, 2025 - EXACT SCHEDULE TBA
📍 Location: Hickory Ridge History Museum, Boone, NC

Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with a Continental Encampment, living history demonstrations, and patriotic traditions honoring America’s founding.

Featured Events:
🔹 Continental Encampment – Meet colonial militia reenactors, explore their camp, and learn about life as a patriot soldier
🔹 Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Join in the tradition of hearing our nation’s founding document, with enthusiastic cries of “Huzzah!” after each passage
🔹 Colonial Demonstrations – Watch blacksmithing, spinning, cooking, and other frontier skills in action
🔹 Patriotic Music & Storytelling – Hear tales of the Revolution and enjoy live period music throughout the day
🔹 Family-Friendly Activities – Engage in hands-on history with games, crafts, and interactive experiences
🔸 Continental Army Drills & Reenactments – Witness demonstrations of military formations, musket drills, and camp life
🔸 Tomahawk Throwing & Colonial Games – Try your hand at frontier skills just like settlers and soldiers
🔸 Historic Cabins Open for Tours – Explore the six cabins of Hickory Ridge and step into the daily lives of early pioneers

Bring your families, wear your best colonial attire if you like, and celebrate our nation’s history!

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