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Independence on the Frontier
July 25 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Independence on the Frontier:
250 th Anniversary Commemoration*
Saturday, July 25 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
By today’s standards information traveled slowly in the 18th century. Be a guest in Fort Watauga as news of Independence
finally arrives on the colonial frontier. What did the early settlers think about a new nation? Walk among historical
characters and hear their varied reactions to the Declaration. Enjoy living history demonstrations, displays, presentations,
and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence as we celebrate America 250!
