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Voices on the Shore: America 250 Celebration

Voices on the Shore: America 250 Celebration

Jul 3, 2026 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Dorchester Historical Society presents a 250th Birthday event to celebrate America's story on Friday, July 3. A great way to kick off the July 4th holiday weekend! Food and drinks will be available all day.

FROM 11AM-3PM: 

Learn to play bladder ball

Make your own butter

Taste liberty teas

Sign your name to the Declaration of Independence

Free; suggested donation $5

 

FROM 4-7PM: 

4-4:15pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence by Town Crier David Rose

4:15-5pm: Oldies of the 1920s and 1930s with Shelby Clendaniel and Before Your Time

5:15-6pm: R&B and Funk by Mr. Gil and the Evolution

6:15-7pm: Modern Mix by Jayla Elise with A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Ticketed: $20 in advance (kids $5); $25 at the door. 

Buy tickets on the DCHS website – click "Book a Tour" button at bottom right. 

Questions: Contact dchs@verizon.net. 

Voices on the Shore: America 250 Celebration