Old Sturbridge Village Independence Celebration
Step into history while witnessing a moment of the present at Old Sturbridge Village’s Independence Celebration. Alongside 18th-century music, games, and public readings, the July 4th festivities include a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony held on the Village Common. Watching new citizens pledge their Oath of Allegiance invites reflection on how the meaning of freedom continues to evolve. Compare 18th-century declarations of freedom with modern-day citizenship ceremonies and consider how ideas of belonging and civic identity are shaped across generations.
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Free museum passes may be available to borrow from your local library.
