Colonial WilliamsburgCelebrate Independence Day with Us
July 4th, 2015
Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence, watch performances from Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums, and take in a majestic display of fireworks after dark in the Historic Area.
View more Independence Day Weekend events in our calendar
Happy Independence Day!
Celebrate our nation's birthday with Fifes and Drums, militia parades, and Colonial Williamsburg's famous fireworks.
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July 4, 2015
9:00 p.m.
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Schedule of events
| 10 a.m. | Salute to the States behind the Courthouse |
| 11 a.m. | Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Courthouse steps |
| 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Colonial Faire at various locations including tomahawk throwing, cannons, drills, 3-legged races, quoits, and crafts (admission ticket or wristband required, see event page for details) |
| 1:30–3 p.m. | Colonial Auction at Market Square |
| 5–9 p.m. | Historic Tavern dining available Reservations required |
| 8:15–8:45 p.m. | Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drums Perform |
| 8:45–9:15 p.m. | Illuminations of Market Square and Palace Green |
| 9:10 p.m. | Salute to the Nation: A special tribute to our Armed Forces |
| 9:20 p.m. | Fireworks begin |
Podcasts
- Hear a reading of the Declaration of Independence
- The Sound of Battle: CW’s Fifes and Drums
- Women of the Revolution
- Martha Leads the Charge
- What Makes a Good President
- The Will of the People
Slideshows
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Fourth of July
from the Spring 09 Journal
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Naturalization Ceremony
June 14, 2008
Zoom in on the Declaration of Independence
Zoom in on the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
from the Winter 2011 journal
Downloads
Declaration of Independence Screensaver
Download a free screensaver inspired by the Declaration of Independence.
PC download (4.6 Mb)
MAC download (2.6 Mb)
Wallpaper
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