Sweet Land of Legacy: Ice Cream Social & Art Workshop

As we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of America, join us for a festive ice cream social where we’ll share memories of Fourth of July celebrations past and reflect on the traditions that shape our families and communities. Together, we’ll consider the legacy we’ve inherited—and the one we hope to leave for future generations.

Following the ice cream social, families will participate in a hands-on art workshop, creating red, white, and blue legacy-inspired artworks that explore their roots, values, and dreams for the future.

SCHEDULE

12—1pm Ice Cream Social

1—3pm Scoops of Freedom Art Activity

Scoops of Freedom Art Activity

Participants will create an artful ice cream cone reflective of freedom, family & community history using items and colors that represent the Fourth of July holiday.

The ice cream cone that participants will create will be layered with meaning.

The cone = The foundation

Ice cream = Goals, dreams, and ideals

Springles = The future

Past (Red): Where we come from / ancestors / tradition

Present (White): Who we are today

Future (Blue): Our hopes for the next 250 years

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