Celebrate the nation’s independence with old-fashioned family fun. Visit Historic Richmond Town on July 4 for inspirational reading of the Declaration of Independence and other activities, including:

• Make your own flags and Victorian paper pinwheels and march in the Pinwheel Parade.

• Visit with artisans of the historic trades and learn about the creation of household necessities using period tools.

• Re-create moments from American history with dramatic tableaux photos in the Historical Museum.

• Meet George & Martha Washington

• Sign an oversized Declaration of Independence with a quill and ink.

• Churn ice cream the old-fashioned way.

• The Science Behind Fireworks, a demonstration by The Unexcelled Firework Company (1888-1944).

Admission is $10.