Independence Day
Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Mark your calendars for the Museum’s longest running annual event in celebration of our nation’s independence. This fun-filled, family-oriented event includes live music performances, old fashioned kids’ games, a kids’ learning stations and petting farm, costumed demonstrations in the Pioneer Park, and great food. Our annual summer celebration is not to be missed!
Cool off in the museum center and visit the exhibits in the gallery.
Be sure to stop by the gift shop for handcrafted items, books, toys, home décor, and souvenirs!
If you’re not a museum member, join today and get a discount on your gift shop purchase!
Admission is FREE thanks to our generous 2026 sponsors:
Lions Clubs of Richlands and Tazewell * Cliffield Christian Church
Crab Orchard Veterinary Services * Lawrence Brothers, Inc.
Rotary Club of Tazewell * Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell
Wood Wealth Management Group, D.A. Davidson & Co.
Tazewell County Public Library * Claypool Hill Pharmacy
Cole Chevrolet * Kimberly’s Greenhouse at Pisgah
2026 Schedule of Events
7:45 - 8:45
8:30 - 10:30
9:00 - 10:30
10:45
11:00
11:15
10:45 - 3:30
11:30 - 12:30
12:00 - 1:00
12:00 - 2:00
12:30 - 2:30
2:00 - 3:00
2:30 - 3:30
4:00
Revolutionary Run 5k (at the Corn Maze)
Freedom Breakfast for Museum Members (in the Red Barn)
Fun Run and Puppy Parade (at the Corn Maze)
Flag Raising Ceremony
Sons of the American Revolution Liberty Tree Dedication
Daughters of the American Revolution Liberty Bell Dedication at Fort Witten
Costumed Demonstrators & Interpreters in the Pioneer Park
America 250 Program on the Green
Live Music by Bluestone in the Red Barn
Children’s Petting Farm (by Doc Witten Cabin)
Kids’ Learning Stations in the Pioneer Park
Live Music by Bluestone in the Red Barn
Kids’ Games (under the Willow Tree)
Event Conclusion
