# Event Details - **Event Name**: Independence Day Pre-Party - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence! June 27.About this EventThis event will take place from 4-7 PM on Saturday, June 27, exactly one week before the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the first part of the afternoon, we will have face painting, a free-to-enter home-made pie competition, Greencastle Fire Department truck viewing, a time capsule in which to record your hopes and wishes for the tricentennial, and more!Around 5:30, we will head inside for a screening of an excerpt reel entitled "The Spirit of Service" from THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, a documentary from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Afterwards, a community discussion will follow. All are welcome to attend and participate! This event is held in collaboration with WFYI Indianapolis. Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/caee8170-6ecf-11f1-b417-3b90d0074d1b-rimg-w957-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 04:00 PM - 05:30 AMOutdoor Celebration?: 05:00 PMTime Capsule Dedication?: 05:15 PMThe Judging of the Pies?: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMThe Spirit of Service Discussion?: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PMThe Spirit of Service Screening - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greencastle/independence-day-pre-party/100001991775513177 - **Event Categories**: parties, entertainment, nonprofit, fourth-of-july, art, fine-arts, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Putnam County Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Greencastle - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Putnam County Museum - **lat**: 39.6525269 - **long**: -86.86459409999999 - **full address**: Putnam County Museum, 1105 North Jackson Street, Greencastle, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Independence Day Pre-Party - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/aaf425e12e1c86e66bc062674bfad74a13d4670f28a279e9bc9d071403ebe2fc-rimg-w1200-h927-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1781477360 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Independence Day Pre-Party being held? - **A:** Independence Day Pre-Party takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Putnam County Museum, 1105 North Jackson Street, Greencastle, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Day Pre-Party? - **A:** Independence Day Pre-Party is organized by Putnam County Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Independence Day Pre-Party is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greencastle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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