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United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration

  • Thomas Smith House 251 North West Street Agawam, MA, 01030 United States (map)

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Community picnic - BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket)
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Archeological dig at the Thomas Smith House
Dedication of time capsule
Bell ringing at 2 pm - BYOB (Bring Your Own Bell)
Encampment, musket drills, and living history demonstrations of eighteenth century home
and work life by 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead

The c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours that afternoon.

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