Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration July 4, 2009

For all ages. Free fun for the whole family! Join us for our spectacular event in celebration of America’s Independence! Enjoy a multi-faceted array of festive entertainment and activities for the entire family. Activities will include musical entertainment, arts and crafts, face painting, a petting zoo for children, contests and games, pony rides, and two spectacular sky diving shows with Uncle Sam! Other highlights include a watermelon feast, Uncle Sam on stilts, Jonathan Austin the juggler, ice sculpture demonstration, a patriotic performance featuring a historic color guard, drum and fife music, and a period musket salute by Living History Associates, Ltd.
Enjoy live entertainment by Matt Wigler, a 15-year-old blues and jazz piano sensation and “None of the Above” from North Carolina. Additional entertainment includes St. Catherine’s a cappella group, Censations. You won’t want to miss this spectacular talent!  

Tours of Meadow Farm Museum and the Orientation Center exhibits will be available. Concessions will be available for purchase. Information: Jeannie Murray, 501-5121.