Fourth of July Community Celebration

In honor of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society’s traditional Fourth of July Community Picnic and Concert will be expanded into a full day of festivities. We’ll kick things off at 10:00 a.m. with a parade up Main Street. This will be followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the lawn of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society’s Mason House (10 Broad Street, Bethel, ME), and the 33rd annual concert by the magnificent Portland Brass Quintet at 11:30 a.m. After the concert, we will have games and activities for both children and adults, refreshments available for purchase, and an informal music jam (open to all!), from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Don't forget to stop by some of the other great events happening on the 4th, including the Shy, Novice, and Closeted Art Show at 18 High Street and the Art Market at the Philbrook Place sponsored by Bethel Area Arts and Music.
Full schedule:
🚒 10:00 a.m. - Parade! (Assemble at 9:00 a.m. at River Lanes)
🎺 11:30 a.m. - Patriotic picnic and concert by the Portland Brass Quintet at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society. (📜 Preceded by a presentation of the colors and a reading of the Declaration of Independence!)
🎉1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - Party! Food, music, and games at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, including:
🎻 Zim Zam Jam - Open music jam (All voices and acoustic instruments welcome.)
🎩Historic games and dress-up activities for children
🏛️Regional History Fair - Information tables and activities from area historical societies
🏆 Lawn games - Croquet, cornhole, and more.
🧵 Grand opening of the "Connected by a Thread" quilt exhibit
🇺🇸 Chronicle of Colors: Flags of the United States exhibit
🥂 Centennials Past and Present exhibit
🏠 Mason House Museum period room tours
🛍️ Museum Shop specials
🌭 Hot dogs and snacks available for purchase from the "Mt. Zircon Bottle" lunch stand
Also happening all day:
🎨 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - 22nd Annual Shy, Novice, and Closeted Art Show - Local artists (18 High Street)
🖼️ 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Bethel Area Arts and Music Summer Art Market (Philbrook Place, 162 Main Street)
🎆 Sunday, July 5th, 9:15 p.m. - Fireworks Show! (Bethel Resort & Suites)