Guilford 4th of July Picnic

Join us for a joyful, old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at the Broad Brook Community Center (BBCC) and around Guilford Center.

12 pm – 12:30 pm: Reading of the Declaration of Independence by locals of all ages at the Guilford Center Meeting House*

12:30 pm: Procession down to the BBCC

12:30-3 pm: 4th of July Picnic!

• BBQ available for purchase from Guilford Country Store, Strawberry Shortcake by donation, free popsicles and watermelon.

• Live music by Laurie Indenbaum & Mary Cay Brass on the BBCC porch

• Yard Games at the Guilford Playscape provided by Guilford Rec Commission

• Bingo in the dining room hosted by the Broad Brook Grange

• Youth Art Show Opening: “Past – Present – Future” on display in the upstairs dance hall.

• History exhibit on Fort Independence and the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Vermont, organized by Linda Hay.

• The Guilford Historical Society will be open for this special occasion too! Take a minute after the readings, and before the BBQ to pop in and check out their fabulous displays!

Interested in volunteering to bake, read part of the declaration, or get involved in the planning?

Email us at broadbrookcc@gmail.com

* We will be reading the Declaration of Independence in its original language. Some passages, particularly references to Native peoples and other groups, contain terms and viewpoints that are offensive today. At this historic 250th milestone, we present the document as an important historical text and invite reflection on both its ideals and the significant changes to our culture since it was written.