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Jun 24, 2008 11:14 am US/Eastern
Delaware: Holiday Weekend Events
Delaware:
7.4.08 - Bethany Beach 4th of July Parade:
Location: Downtown Bethany Beach. The parade starts at 12 noon at
Garfield Parkway and N. Pennsylvania Avenue, the Christian Church grounds, and
lasts approximately 1-1/2 hours. The theme of this year's parade is "PRIDE
TRADITION AND DEDICATION," honoring the Bethany Beach Patrol. For more
information call the Town of Bethany
Beach at 539-8011 or visit www.townofbethanybeach.com/index.asp?nid=263
7.4.08 - Bethany Beach 4th of July Fireworks
Downtown Bethany Beach For more information contact the Town of Bethany Beach at 539-8011
or visit www.townofbethanybeach.com.
In conjunction with Dover Fourth of July, the First State
Heritage Park
and its partner sites will be offering a variety of special programs and
activities throughout the day.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Legislative Hall
Guided tours of Delaware's
state capitol building, Legislative Hall, the seat of Delaware's General Assembly since 1933.
Free.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Old State House
Guided tours through the newly restored Old State House on The Green. Free.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Delaware Visitor Center and Galleries: "Delaware Women Leaders: Past, Present, and Future"
Women throughout Delaware
are featured for their roles in the fields of education, science, technology
and more. Free.
11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Colonial Kids Games & Activities On The Green
The First State
Heritage Park
"Spirits of the Green" bring Dover's
history alive. These historical interpreters portray 18th century tavern servants and
will tell tales of the people and stories that make the Dover Green such a
special and unique place. Special games and activities for children. Free.
Walking Tours Led By Historic Interpreters
No reservations are needed. Free.
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 5 p.m. "Revolutionary Dover"
Tories, Whigs, militia, and insurrection! Dover was a hotbed of revolutionary and
loyalist activity during the struggle for American Independence. Join us
to revisit the Revolution on the Dover Green. Walking tours begin at the Delaware Visitor Center,
406 Federal Street.
Free.
12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. "Dover's Military Heroes of the Revolution"
Stroll from the monuments of Christ Church to those of the Old Presbyterian
Churchyard, visiting the graves and former residences of Dover's Revolutionary
heroes. Hear their stories and remember their sacrifices. Walking tours
begin at Christ Episcopal Church, S. State and Water Streets. Free.
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Self-guided Audio Walking Tours
Self-guided audio walking tours of nearly 30 sites located in Dover's Historic District are
available. The audio wands can be rented at the Delaware Visitor
Center. $5.
2 p.m. "Let Freedom Ring": The Declaration of Independence
Beginning with the Old State House, bells throughout Dover will ring. Then, the Declaration
of Independence will be read by costumed interpreters at the location where it
was first read to the citizens of Dover
in 1776. Free.
2:30 p.m. Caesar Rodney Rides Again! At Delaware Public Archives
If Caesar Rodney's ride for independence is the only knowledge you have of this
Delaware
patriot, this is the program for you! Dick Pack portrays Caesar Rodney in
this living history tribute to Delaware's
hero of the American Revolution. No reservations required. Free.
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Delaware Public Archives
View Delaware's Copy of the Bill of Rights
July 4 is the last chance to view Delaware's
copy of the Bill of Rights on display at the Delaware Public Archives. On loan
from the National Archives, Delaware's
copy of the Bill of Rights is unique in that the Constitutional amendments
approved by the Delaware General Assembly in 1790 were noted on the bottom portion
of the document. Free.
The American Revolution: Delaware Leads the Way
During the American Revolution, the troops from Delaware played a critical role in numerous
battles in both the northern and southern theaters. In recognition of the
225th anniversary of the end of the American Revolution, this
exhibit will focus on America's
War of Independence and the sacrifices and contributions of Delaware's citizens, both at home and on the
battlefield. Free.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Biggs Museum of American Art
Often referred to as a "Neighborhood Museum, National Treasure," the Biggs Museum
collection presents an overview of three centuries of fine and decorative arts
made or used in the Delmarva region. Free.
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Museum Square (Johnson
Victrola Museum,
Museum of Small Town Life & Delaware
Archaeology Museum)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spirit of Patriotism
Craft patriotic pinwheels and enjoy learning about the history of parades, bond
drives, victory gardens, and more at the Museum of Small Town Life.
Create colorful fireworks art pictures at the Delaware Archaeology
Museum. Also, listen or
march to inspirational and patriotic music of the ages, from John Philip Sousa
to James Reese Europe, at the Johnson
Victrola Museum.
Children can make their own musical instrument to take home. Free.
For more information about the park and its sites, go to www.destateparks.com/heritagepark/
