Saturday, July 4th, 2026
SAR Showcase on Independence Mall
| 9:00 AM | Distinguished guest Benjamin Franklin |
| 10:00 AM | A Tribute to Veterans and our Flag |
| 11:00 AM | Rob Skead, children’s author, Revolutionary War Adventures series |
| 11:30 AM | Rhode Island Regiment, Continental Army Integrated Unit |
| 1:00 PM 1:30 PM | Danielle Allen, author of Our Declaration St. Andrews Bagpipe Band |
| 2:00 PM | SAR Independence 250 Celebration with special guest Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker |
| 3:00 PM | Emily Sneff, author of When the Declaration Was News |
| 3:30PM | SAR Youth, Public Service & Veterans Awards |
Author Book Signings
| 11:30 AM | Rob Skead, Revolutionary War Adventures series |
| 1:30 PM | Danielle Allen, Our Declaration |
| 3:30 PM | Emily Sneff, When the Declaration Was News |
| Purchase the author’s book in advance of the signing at the Independence Visitor Center gift shop or the National Constitution Center bookstore | |
Bench dedication at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier at Washington Square
| 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | The color guard, led by the Saint Andrews Society bagpipers, will march to the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier and perform a bench dedication commemorating the 250th anniversary of our Independence. |
SAR Exhibit Tent
SAR Youth, Teachers, Veterans, Public Service Programs
Learn About Membership, Our New Museum & More
Washington’s War Tent (Replica)
Sponsored by the Museum of the American Revolution
Declaration Station
Sign the Declaration of Independence
Education Station
Patriot Chest, Historic Flags, Colonial Music youth programs
Enlistment Station
Sign your enlistment papers into the Continental Army.
Get your tricorn hat, musket and colonial money.
Muster and Drill with the SAR Color Guard.
Youth who visit all three stations receive a special prize
Visit the SAR Exhibit Tent or any Station to get your passport card
Get a sticker at each station and return it to the SAR Tent for your prize
