County: plenty to do for July 4 holiday

STAFFORD – Visitors to Stafford County can find plenty to do July 4th to celebrate our nation’s independence. The following events are planned throughout the county:

Fabulous Fourth at George Washington’s Ferry Farm
George Washington’s boyhood home will be the site for Colonial era activities that feature General George Washington, members of his regiment, and other first-person interpreters describing what life was like for early Americans. Users can view daily activities such as spinning, weaving, laundry, cooking and a surgeon’s tent. A Native American Indian village will provide a look at how they lived, made tools and told stories. American Indian flutist Jim Morehouse will provide music.

Children can also sign a copy of the Declaration of Independence with a quill pen, play games, make crafts, and get their faces painted (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.). At 1 p.m., Cub Scout Troop #199 of Stafford County will retire the U.S. flag that flew over the archaeology site in 2008. Free trolley rides will run between Fredericksburg and Ferry Farm. Ferry Farm will remain open until 5 p.m. Visit ferryfarm.org/events.html for more details on this special weekend.

**The Native American Indians, colonial and frontier interpreters (including George Washington) will be at Ferry Farm on Sunday as well. Regular admission rates apply.
Time: Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: $2 per person (kids under 3 are free)
(540) 370-0732
At George Washington’s Ferry Farm.
268 Kings Highway, Falmouth (Fredericksburg) (Exit 133A - Falmouth)
ferryfarm.org

July 4th Spectacular at Pratt Park

Pratt Park will open at 6 p.m. on July 4th for fireworks spectators. No alcohol or fireworks (including sparklers) are permitted. (Pratt will be closed prior to 6 p.m. on the 4th to set up for the event.)

Fireworks are scheduled to start at approximately 9:15 p.m.Visitors are asked to arrive early for the event. Parking will be limited. St. Clair Brooks Park will be closed all day on July 4th (this is the staging area for the fireworks)

County Pools and Water Parks
Woodlands Pool and Curtis Park Pool will be open from noon – 6 p.m. on July 4th.
Aquia Landing will be open from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Historic Port of Falmouth Waterfront will be open from noon – 5 p.m. on July 4 th.
Visitors should wear personal floatation devices at all times if they enter the river.

– Press release