- Free
- Virtual
- 9 AM - 5 PM with Special Presentation from 7-8 PM
We invite you to enjoy a full day of history, community, and celebration.
Schedule of Activities
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Morning Events
9:00 AM Sensory Opening
“ How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit open exclusively for neurodivergent guests
10:00 AM Community Welcome on the Lawn
Tea and doughnuts served on the front lawn
10:00 AM “How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit Opening
Now open to the public
10:00 AM 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
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Midday Intermission
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Afternoon Programs
1:00 PM Ice Cream Social (Free Will Offering)
Hosted by Gage County Historical Society — Front lawn
1:00 PM Patriotic Songs on the Lawn
Featuring the Homestead Harmonizers (A cappella group)- Front Lawn
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, Nebraska Humanities
Location: Layman Room
4:00 PM Exhibit Closing
“How We Celebrate: Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the US” Exhibit concludes
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Evening Presentation
7:00 PM Secrets of the Boston Tea Party (Hybrid Program)
Presented by Tea with Claire
Sign up is required for the Zoom link.