AUGUSTA — Fort Western National Historic Landmark and Living History Museum will host an Independence Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, on the east bank of the Kennebec River.
Throughout the day, visitors can walk through the fort, store and house to view period rooms and exhibits and talk with historical interpreters about daily life in the 18th century. Daniel Savage’s Company will be present to demonstrate life as Revolutionary War soldiers and their role at Fort Western.
A ceremony will be held at noon in accordance with George Washington’s orders (July 4, 1778) by “firing 13 Pieces of Cannon” honoring the original colonies, followed by the lowering of the British colors and the raising of the “new” American flag.
The Augusta parade will begin at 4 p.m. at the State House and end at Fort Western.
Augusta’s Mayor David Rollins will give the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence in 18th century costume at 5:30 p.m. A “feu de joie” (rifle salute) by Daniel Savage’s Company will accompany the reading and patriotic music will be provided by the Liberty String Band.
For more information, call 626-2385 or visit www.oldfortwestern.org.
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