# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Independence Day Open House & Tavern
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Oakland Historical Society
Independence Day Open House & Tavern
Saturday, July 4, 1–4 pm
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ 2 pm
Historic Van Allen House Tavern
Franklin Avenue and Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland

Join us as we reimagine the Van Allen House as a Colonial tavern, the place where people gathered to hear the news from the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and of the Colonies’ break from England and King George III.

– Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ 2 pm
– Crafts & Games
– House Tours + Oakland Museum
– Refreshments

We’ll have games for all ages, inside and outside; root / ginger / birch beer, lemonade, apple cider, and snacks! 

It will be a casual, fun place for the entire family to hang out and enjoy.

★ Free Admission ★ Activities for the Entire Family! ★ Donations Gladly Accepted ★

Rain or Shine; Some Activities are Weather Permitting; Events are Subject to Change

America250 talks sponsored by the Oakland Public Library will resume in September.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/independence-day-open-house-and-tavern/200030332096332
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oakland
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3 Franklin Avenue, Oakland, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07436
- **lat**: 41.02963
- **long**: -74.23621
- **full address**: 3 Franklin Avenue, Oakland, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07436

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Independence Day Open House & Tavern being held?
  - **A:** Independence Day Open House & Tavern takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 3 Franklin Avenue, Oakland, NJ, United States, New Jersey 07436.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Independence Day Open House & Tavern?
  - **A:** Independence Day Open House & Tavern is organized by Oakland Historical Society, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Independence Day Open House & Tavern 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 Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Independence Day Open House & Tavern sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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