250th Anniversary Reenactment - HUNTINGTON INDEPENDENCE DAY

250th Anniversary Reenactment of the arrival of the Declaration of Independence to Huntington.

Hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud in its entirety at 1pm. See how the Town of Huntington reacted to the news of American Independence. Learn about the Huntington Militia and its involvement in the American Revolutionary War. Step inside a militia encampment. Watch the militiamen drill with musket and cannon firings. See 18th century colonial crafts, trades, toys/games, cooking, and music. Take a tour of "The Arsenal," the home of weaver Job Sammis.

Other activities, demonstrations, and performances will also be at the Kissam House just across Park Avenue, courtesy of the Huntington Historical Society.

Check website and Facebook page (facebook.com/HuntingtonMilitia1775) for updates on this event.

Rain date: Sunday, July 19

• 1PM - Reenactment of July 22, 1776, Reading of Declaration of Independence (Village Green)
• 2PM - Montaukett Native Dancers (Kissam House)
• 3PM - "What Liberty Means" video screening (Cinema Arts Centre, $8 Adults, $5 Children)
• 4PM - Cannon and Musket Firing (Village Green)
• 4:30 PM - Thirteen Toasts (Village Green)