Fireworks will alight the skies over Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, Monday and Tuesday as America celebrates its birthday.
Colonial Williamsburg, which features historical re-enactors and 18th century exhibits, will include a July 4 Chesapeake Bay breakfast buffet “hosted” by Thomas and Martha Jefferson; a “Go Fourth and Explore” program at the Wythe, Geddy and Randolph houses and at the Armory; dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence by actors portraying Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry; a special military muster celebrating the original 13 colonies; as well as a music and fireworks celebration at 9 p.m., with fireworks lighting up the sky over Governor’s Palace.
At the nearby American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, the 241st anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will be commemorated at an exhibit featuring a rare July 1776 broadside surrounded by the signatures of those who signed America’s founding document. Artillery drills, contemporary military exercises and other demonstrations will also celebrate America’s founding.
On Tuesday morning, the Independence Day 8K run and 5K walk will take place in Yorktown, not far from where Gen. Cornwallis surrendered to Gen. Washington in the greatest American victory of the Revolutionary War. The run/walk will be followed by a parade. A bill-ringing ceremony will take place in the evening, followed by a “Patriotic Concert” at 8 p.m. and a fireworks show over the York River at 9:15 p.m.
Additionally, fireworks over Busch Gardens and Colonial Williamsburg will take place every Saturday evening from Aug. 6 to Sept. 3.
For more information, go to VisitWilliamsburg.com.
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