Simsbury Historical Society Visitor Center

Wear your red, white, and blue! The evening begins with our dedication of the newly planted Liberty Tree, followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:30 p.m., and a musical performance by the Simsbury Community Band from 7:00-8:15 p.m.First, join us for the Liberty Tree Dedication Ceremony at 6 p.m. The Liberty Tree is an American elm tree planted in the center circle of the Simsbury Historical Society's main lot at 10 Phelps Lane. Then, walk up to the lawn surrounded by beautiful garden beds and listen to the Declaration of Independence Reading at 6:30 p.m., commemorating the first public reading of this famous document on July 8, 1776. The evening will be capped off with a musical tribute to our nation’s 250th birthday! The Simsbury Community Band at 7 p.m. will perform a full concert of patriotic tunes and crowd favorites. Activities take place on the Simsbury Historical Society grounds in downtown Simsbury. BYO lawn chairs and picnic blankets! Free admission! No registration required. For more information about Simsbury 250th Celebration Committee, <a href="https://simsbury250th.weebly.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">visit our website.</a>

Local Event: Simsbury 250th Celebration Kick-off Night

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Simsbury 250th Celebration Kick-off Night

Wear your red, white, and blue! The evening begins with our dedication of the newly planted Liberty Tree, followed by a reading...

The Simsbury 250 Celebration Committee invites Farmington Valley residents to attend a festive and patriotic parade celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The parade steps off at noon at the intersection of Owens Brook Boulevard and Hopmeadow Street. The viewing route continues south through Simsbury Center to Jim Gallagher Way.&nbsp;
Parade floats will be displayed for viewing and judging on Iron Horse Boulevard. Post-parade festivities will take place at and near the Simsbury Historical Society until 3 p.m.&nbsp;Visit the <a href="https://simsbury250th.weebly.com/july-11-2026-simsbury---farmington-valley-parade.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Simsbury 250 website</a>&nbsp;for more information about the parade and celebration.&nbsp;

Local Event: Simsbury - Farmington Valley 250th Parade & Celebration

Simsbury - Farmington Valley 250th Parade &...

The Simsbury 250 Celebration Committee invites Farmington Valley residents to attend a festive and patriotic parade celebrating...

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Simsbury 250th Celebration Kick-off Night

JUL

8

6:00 PM

Simsbury Historical Society Visitor Center, 10 Phelps Ln, Simsbury, CT

Simsbury - Farmington Valley 250th Parade & Celebration

JUL

11

12:00 PM

Simsbury, CT

Simsbury - Farmington Valley 250th Parade & Celebration