Independence Day at Island Farm

Celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s Semiquincentennial with Island Farm! On Saturday, July 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., the Farm will host visitors to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Farm’s grassy lawn, and continue celebrations of the nation’s birth with musket-fire, traditional games, and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Readings of the Declaration of Independence will occur at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m.. Bubble blowing, paper hat making, and more will add to the fun! Programs and times are subject to change. A living history farm, Island Farm is a tangible glimpse into coastal history, and the realities of life on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800’s. Admission to the site is $11, and children 3 and under are admitted for free. The site is located at 1140 N US Highway 64, north of Manteo on Roanoke Island. Island Farm is owned and operated by Outer Banks Conservationists, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 to protect important natural, cultural, and historic resources along North Carolina’s Outer Banks through education and conservation. For more information, visit https:obcinc.org/visit-our-sites/island-farm/, or email info@obcinc.org or call 252-473-6500.