July 4
10am - 4:30 pm
Independence Day
Event Details
Celebrate Independence Day and Civic Season in Kentucky this July 4th!
As a Made By Us Civic Season partner, we’re diving into the many meanings of independence. How did different people across time view freedom, and what did it mean to them?
Explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to make a difference in your community through exciting activities and interactive discussions. Delve into the meaning of independence while reflecting on the history of the Revolutionary War and enslavement at our historic site. Engage with our community partners, enjoy family activities, and learn about the meaning of civic engagement together at Locust Grove.
Brought to you by our Preserve Level Sponsor
Admission
FREE
Event Schedule
- 10:00 AM | Historic Locust Grove opens to the Public
- 12:00 PM | Naturalization Ceremony (Locust Grove Pavilion)
- Special appearance by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams and U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey
- Live music by the Shelby Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Fife & Drum, Louisville Brass Band, and Carolyn Dawson singing our National Anthem
- Reading of the Declaration of Independence
- 4:00PM | Flag Retirement Ceremony
- 4:30 PM | Historic Locust Grove closes to the Public
Family Activities
- Interactive 18th-century displays including a blacksmith, a violin maker, and more.
- Try passing the citizenship test. Step into our 1976-era polling place in the Hearth Kitchen.
- Make civic season buttons and watch screenings of Liberty’s Kids in the LG Auditorium.
- Enjoy lawn games, badminton, and sprinklers to beat the heat.