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First Saturday in the First State: Our American Heritage

Join the Heritage Park for the monthly First Saturday in the First State program. The many partners provide special thematic programming that changes each month.

Here is a list of programs for "Our American Heritage" on July 1
Its something new every month!

Guided Tours of Legislative Hall
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Guided Tours of The Old State House
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

John Phillip Sousa: Stars and Stripes
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Johnson Victrola Museum
Enjoy original patriotic music recorded by the Victor Record Company played on authentic talking machines.

Simple Pleasures: 18th-century Games and Amusements
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
John Bell House on The Green
Join us to play fun 18th-century games, no experience necessary!

Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour
Tours are offered hourly beginning 10 a.m. Last tour leaves at 3 p.m.
Meet at the John Bell House on The Green

Tours of the Governor’s House
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
At Woodburn – The Governor’s House
Enjoy guided tours of the official residence of Delaware’s Governor since 1965, and Hall House, the Governor’s guest house.

Biggs Kids – Star-Spangled Baton
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Biggs Museum of American Art
Show off your patriotic side and come to the Biggs to make a star-spangled baton to wave during the Fourth of July festivities. All ages welcome.

Pickett’s Charge
10:30 a.m.
Delaware Public Archives
Presented by Terry Wright, this program explores the climax of the Battle of Gettysburg, Pickett’s Charge which prevented a Confederate victory and a Union retreat.

“Thunder and Rain”
11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The Old State House on The Green
Enjoy our feature film presentation about Caesar Rodney’s historic ride for independence.

Guided Tours of Courtroom One
1:30 – 4 p.m.
Kent County Courthouse, 38 The Green
Enjoy a guided tour of the newly restored Courtroom 1.

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