July 4th Family Day at the Old State Capitol
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Join us at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site on Saturday, July 4th as we celebrate our nation's 250th birthday! The site will be open from 9:00 AM-7:00 PM, with special programs and events throughout the day.
Scheduled programs include:
- 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM (two sessions)Tie-Dye 250:
Youth ages 5-15 can celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by creating a patriotic tie-dye shirt.
Reservations Suggested; reserve at https://TieDye250.eventbrite.com
Sizes Available: Child Medium, Adult Medium and Adult Large
Program offered twice:
- Noon-1:00 Donner-Reed Party: Manifest Dreams
Learn about the Donner-Reed Party’s reasons for leaving for Springfield, their dreams for the future and what they hoped to accomplish on their journey west.
Reservations optional; more info at https://ManifestDreamsOSC.eventbrite.com
- 1:00-3:00 pm Capitol Creations
Make & Take/Take & Make projects offered by Studio on Sixth
No reservations needed, projects and supplies will be available for purchase onsite when you arrive
Lincoln Troubadours perform at 11:30 and 3:30
Lincoln LIVE: Abraham Lincoln discusses his historic speeches
Noon: Gettysburg Address
3:30: House Divided Speech
Living History Night - Meet heroes from our past and hear their stories
5:30: Custodian of Freedom: William H. Butler’s Story
6:30: Frederick Douglass, Abolitionist & Orator
Free Patriotic Take-and-Make Art Projects available while supplies last
We hope to see you there!
Scheduled programs include:
- 10:00 AM and 2:30 PM (two sessions)Tie-Dye 250:
Youth ages 5-15 can celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday by creating a patriotic tie-dye shirt.
Reservations Suggested; reserve at https://TieDye250.eventbrite.com
Sizes Available: Child Medium, Adult Medium and Adult Large
Program offered twice:
- Noon-1:00 Donner-Reed Party: Manifest Dreams
Learn about the Donner-Reed Party’s reasons for leaving for Springfield, their dreams for the future and what they hoped to accomplish on their journey west.
Reservations optional; more info at https://ManifestDreamsOSC.eventbrite.com
- 1:00-3:00 pm Capitol Creations
Make & Take/Take & Make projects offered by Studio on Sixth
No reservations needed, projects and supplies will be available for purchase onsite when you arrive
Lincoln Troubadours perform at 11:30 and 3:30
Lincoln LIVE: Abraham Lincoln discusses his historic speeches
Noon: Gettysburg Address
3:30: House Divided Speech
Living History Night - Meet heroes from our past and hear their stories
5:30: Custodian of Freedom: William H. Butler’s Story
6:30: Frederick Douglass, Abolitionist & Orator
Free Patriotic Take-and-Make Art Projects available while supplies last
We hope to see you there!
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Where is it happening?
1 Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, IL, United States, Illinois 62701
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