It’s a big year for America, and South Jersey is doing it up right this summer with parades, festivals, historic talks, reenactors, food trucks…the list is so long. Check out these 250th events.
Historic Saturdays
Saturdays through Sept. 19
Kings Court, Haddonfield
10 am to 2 pm
Free
Learn what it was like to live during the Revolution with demonstrations like candle making or dancing puppets. For more information, visit the website.
250 Years of the New Jersey Constitution
June 2
Grace Church, Haddonfield
7 pm
Free
Guest speaker Professor Robert Williams reviews the evolution of the New Jersey Constitution through the decades. For more information, visit the website.
“Margaret’s Diary During a Revolution”
June 5
Wildwood Crest Arts Pavilion
2 pm
Free
Based on a diary kept by a Revolutionary War-era New Jerseyan, this performance highlights the tensions between Hessians and patriots near Trenton in December 1776. For more information, visit the website.
Breakfast with the Troops
June 6
The Haddon Fortnightly, Haddonfield
9 – 11 am
$23.46 (adults), $20.80 (kids 4-12)
Before the Indian King Tavern Museum’s annual Skirmish, share breakfast with the troops (reenactors) who will be fighting in the afternoon to learn about their uniforms, equipment and more. For more information, visit the website.
Colonial Craft Faire
June 13
Salem County Historical Society, Salem
Noon to 4 pm
Free
A craft fair with vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, traditional trade and heritage crafts plus food. For more information, visit the website.
Burlington County Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
June 14
High St., Mt. Holly
1 to 6 pm
Free
Reenactors, history exhibits, tours of historic buildings and sites, a “Made in Burlington County” artisan market, kids activities, a beer garden, food trucks and more – it’s a huge party celebrating in Mt. Holly. For more information, visit the website.
Riverside Parade
June 27
VFW Post 3020, Riverside
10 am start
Free
Riverside celebrates the country’s 250th with a patriotic parade. For more information, visit the website.
Delran’s Freedom Fest
June 27
Delran Community Park
3 pm
Free
Family-friendly activities, live music, food trucks and more, with a fireworks show to end the night.
Riverside, Delran & Delanco Celebrate America’s 250th
June 28
Historic Waterfront Park, Delanco
4 to 8 pm
Free
Food trucks, live music, family fun and more along the river. For more information, visit the website.
Block Party & Drone Show
July 3
Kings Hwy between Haddon Ave. & PATCO Bridge, Haddonfield
5 – 9:30 pm
Free
A massive block party with games, inflatables, food trucks, live music, dining and shopping. Plus, a drone show starting at dusk. For more information, visit the website.
America’s 250th Birthday Aboard the Battleship
July 4
Battleship New Jersey, Camden
7:30 pm start
$15
Watch fireworks over the Delaware River with live music, food concessions and a full-service bar. For more information, visit the website.
The Song Book of America
July 4
Fox Park, Wildwood
8 to 10 pm
Hear the Song Book of America performed by Jump City Jazz Orchestra, followed by fireworks beginning at 10 pm. For more information, visit the website.
Paulsboro Revolution 250
July 5
Fort Billingsport Park, Paulsboro
9 am – 2 pm
Free
A day of family fun and history with living history reenactors, kids’ activities and games, historic artifacts, food vendors, a commemoration program and more. For more information, visit the website.
Drone Shows
Mondays from July 6 through August 17
6th St. & The Boardwalk, Ocean City
8 – 8:30 pm
Free
A 15-minute drone show over the Boardwalk creating animations that salute America. For more information, visit the website.
Stars & Stripes Summer Celebration
July 10
Lumberton Twp. Municipal Complex
6 – 9 pm
Free
A celebration featuring live performances, food trucks, kids’ activities, a pet parade, bike decorating contest (with prizes) and more. For more information, visit the website.
Revolutionary War Encampment
Sept. 5 & 6
Historic Cold Spring Village, Cape May
11 am – 4 pm
Included with admission: $16 (adults), kids 12 and under free
The Revolution comes to life with reenactors and encampments, demonstrations and more as well as HCSV’s daily programming. For more information, visit the website.
