Patchwork: Connecticut Artists Consider 250
In June 2026, the Florence Griswold Museum will mount a juried exhibition of contemporary art to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Museums and cultural institutions across the nation are marking this anniversary in myriad ways.
Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy
When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history. Around the world, other co
Happy 250th Birthday USA + Live Music
Spend the holiday on the campground! We'll have a golf cart/bike decorating contest and parade, site decorating contest, live music with Violet Theory on Friday and Crush on Saturday, Dunk Tank for Care Camps ($) and more!
Fire & Freedom Festival at Haley Mansion
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Step back in time and join us for a Fire & Freedom Festival honoring the dedication of our Veterans while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Veteran Torch Relay · Reenactments · Carriage Rides Workshops · Live Entertainments · Sing-
This Fourth of July Is One for the History Books 🇺🇸
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Fourth of July weekend, experience three extraordinary days of live music, immersive programs, and hands-on activities for all ages as the country marks its semiquincentennial. Explore Mystic’s legacy as a center of national activism and social change
1776 – Ivoryton Playhouse
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
America’s prize winning musical. Celebrating America 250 with the founding fathers who come alive in 1776 – this classic, award-winning Broadway musical. Join John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson as they fight for independence against a dea
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe
Planetarium Show: “Stars and Stripes, Indeed!”
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What part did the Moon’s phase plays in keeping Paul Revere concealed from the British during his famous ride? Why did Abraham Lincoln make an unannounced visit to the US Naval Observatory in the middle of the Civil War? How did the forces of gravity betwe