A Declaration Celebration @ Charles Thomson’s Harriton House 7/5
July 5 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
The Harriton Association presents a community celebration of the Declaration of Independence July 5, 2026
Join the Harriton Association for a festive community gathering to celebrate Charles Thomson, the Declaration of Independence and the 250th Anniversary of America’s Founding. The program includes:
- Readings of the Declaration of Independence by Stephen Pierce at at 11:30 am & 2:00 pm
- Mini tours of Harriton House featuring the desk that Charles Thomson used when traveling with the Continental Congress
- Live bluegrass music with Summit Hill
- Yard Games – cornhole, rolling hoops, and other favorites
- A story corner featuring readings of Charles Thomson and the Declaration of Independence written and illustrated by Philip Johnston
- Community craft project
- Free celebratory ice cream
- and more!
Bring a picnic from home or take it easy and order a boxed lunch to enjoy on the lawn. Boxed lunches are $25 each and include a sandwich, home made kettle potato chips, coleslaw, and a cookie or brownie. Sandwich choices and descriptions can be found in the link to TICKETS in this listing. B.Y.O. B., we will also have bottled water for sale on the day.
All activities for the day are FREE with the exception of pre-ordered box lunches.