America's 250th in Appomattox

Appomattox County invites everyone to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a spectacular event on Friday, July 3rd from 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm at Appomattox County High School, featuring a breathtaking 300-drone light show that will paint the sky with patriotic imagery including waving American flags, soaring eagles, and the stars and stripes in stunning aerial choreography, followed by a dazzling fireworks display that will light up the night in a brilliant tribute to our nation’s enduring spirit of freedom and unity. Families and visitors can enjoy a moving patriotic program filled with live music, inspiring readings from America’s founding documents, and heartfelt tributes to veterans and first responders, while exploring a fire truck display and enjoying a car show. Delicious food trucks will be on site offering a variety of tasty options for everyone to enjoy throughout the evening. This special night in historic Appomattox, the very place where the Civil War ended in 1865, serves as a powerful reminder of America’s journey from division to unity as we honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Bring your lawn chairs, American flags, and the whole family to experience an unforgettable evening of lights and patriotism under the summer sky as we proudly celebrate our shared heritage and the continuing story of the greatest nation on earth.
EVENT SCHEDULE
8pm - Food Trucks and Car Show
9pm - Patriotic Program
9:30pm - Drone Light Show
9:50pm - Fireworks
A BIG THANK YOU to our community sponsors who made this event possible: Appomattox Glass & Storefront, Automattox, Bank of the James, Bible Baptist Church, Evergreen Baptist Church, Experience Appomattox, Farmers Bank, Liberty Baptist Church, May’s Lawn Care, Memorial Methodist Church, R&R Heating and Cooling, Reedy Spring Baptist Church, Rocks Baptist Church, Robinson Funeral Home, Spout Spring Ruritan Club, Still Waters Structures, Town of Appomattox, Wilkes Jewelers, and Woodmen of the World.