Oakland Historical Society
Independence Day Open House & Tavern
Saturday, July 4, 1–4 pm
Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ 2 pm
Historic Van Allen House Tavern
Join us as we reimagine the Van Allen House as a Colonial tavern, the place where people gathered to hear the news from the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and of the Colonies’ break from England and King George III.
– Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence @ 2 pm
– Crafts & Games
– House Tours + Oakland Museum
– Refreshments
We’ll have games for all ages, inside and outside; root/ginger/birch beer, lemonade, apple cider, and snacks! It will be a casual, fun place for the entire family to hang out and enjoy.
★ Free Admission ★ Activities for the Entire Family! ★ Donations Gladly Accepted ★
Rain or Shine; Some Activities are Weather Permitting; Events are Subject to Change
America250 talks sponsored by the Oakland Public Library will resume in September.