July Fourth 1860s style in Old Bethpage

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration will celebrate Independence Day as observed in the 1860s on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Independence Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual 1865 Independence Day Celebration offers a look at the region’s past and features a parade and ceremony, historic craft demonstrations, contra dancing, storytelling, military drills, fiddle music and brass band concerts.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with a unique and wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres.at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage. It is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children (5-12), seniors, and volunteer firefighters. 

For more information about Old Bethpage Village Restoration, please call: (516) 572-8401 or visit the website at:  www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.

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