Celebrate July 4 at Historic Strawbery Banke
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SBM-FourthOn Monday, July 4th, Strawbery Banke Museum rings with a fun-filled family commemoration of the nation's 235th birthday. The 10th annual “An American Celebration” event takes place at the Museum from 10 am to 5 pm and includes Revolutionary War re-enactors, a visit from Abe Lincoln, an insider's view of the shipyard where the new Gundalow is being built, and nearly every kid's activity imaginable. (Continued below)

 

 

Kids will enjoy games and contests from kite flying to bubble-blowing, plus a treasure hunt, the ever-popular 1940s candy counter, and Victorian fairy houses. This is a day dedicated to family fun. The traditional Children's Bike & Wagon Parade starts at 2:30 and children are invited to come early to decorate their entries between 10 am and 2 pm.

 

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"An American Celebration at Strawbery Banke is a family event that salutes what Independence Day really means," says museum president Lawrence J. Yerdon. "It’s a recognition of past challenges and opportunities and a rousing reaffirmation of what life in these United States means to us today."


Buy the Book Online NowNo American 4th of July would be complete without great food and great music and this event features both. Vendors will offer hot dogs, lobster rolls, milkshakes, watermelon, salads and cookies along with selections from Googies Sandwich Shoppe and Dos Amigos Burritos. New this year is the First Annual Seacoast Professional Pie Baking Competition. Professional bakers from restaurants and bakeries around the area will each supply two pies -- one for sampling by the judges and the other to be raffled off to benefit the museum's historical cooking programs. The Bedford Big Band will present live swing music and popular favorites all day.

An American Celebration is the focal point of Independence Day celebrations on the seacoast and one of Strawbery Banke Museum's signature event. The event draws thousands of visitors who mix comfortably across the 10-acre campus. Admission to An American Celebration is FREE to children under 17 thanks to sponsorship from BAE Systems. As a member of the Blue Star Museums program, Strawbery Banke Museum admits active duty military and their families free at all times. Museum members are also admitted free of charge. Adult tickets are $15 and available in advance on the Strawbery Banke web site or by calling 603-433-1107.

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