A full day of history, community, and celebration. Please RSVP your attendance to the afternoon 2pm- 4pm sessions and evening programs at 402-228-1679.

9:00 AM “How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit open exclusively for neurodivergent guests

10:00 AM Community Welcome on the Lawn “How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit Opening, Flag Ceremony Presented by the Sons of the American Revolution

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Living History & Hands-On Activities
• Victorian Children’s Games — Rayma Diltz Volkmer
• Colonial & Victorian Crafts — Gage County Historical Society & Beatrice Art Guild
• American Revolution Displays & Activities
o Daughters of the American Revolution: Children’s tri-corn hat craft
o Sons of the American Revolution: Artifact and weapons displays

1:00 PM Ice Cream Social (Free Will Offering) Hosted by Gage County Historical Society, Patriotic Songs on the Lawn
Featuring the Homestead Harmonizers (A cappella group)

2:00 PM The History of the Declaration of Independence Presented by Dennis Applegarth
Location: Layman Room

3:00 PM Remembering the Ladies Presented by Janie York, Humanities Nebraska
Location: Layman Room

4:00 PM Exhibit Closing “How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit concludes

7:00 PM Secrets of the Boston Tea Party (Hybrid Program)
Presented by Tea with Claire

The story of tea has always carried an air of intrigue—none more dramatic than when it became a catalyst for revolution. Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans as she explores the political tensions tea created between England and Colonial America. Then, author, genealogist, and librarian Debra M. Dudek uncovers the real participants (and the pretenders) behind the Boston Tea Party, along with methods for tracing legitimate connections through lineage societies and historical groups. This event will also be conducted over Zoom.