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Colonial Independence Day at Rocky Mount
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Rocky Mount State Historic Site
$12 Adult, $10 Senior, $8 Child, Under 6 free
Rocky Mount's anchor event of the year. Experience how the Fourth of July was celebrated on the frontier — musket firings, period music, open-hearth cooking demonstrations, and special America 250 programming that connects the Declaration of Independence to the Southwest Territory and the path to Tennessee statehood. This 2026 celebration marks America's 250th anniversary with enhanced programming, guest speakers, and commemorative activities. The single best day to visit Rocky Mount all year.