Family-friendly Happy 250th America!

Register ASAP if you want to join us for an evening of (pre) Independence Day festivities with patriotic music at the Magnalia Homestead & Farm on July 3rd from 4p-10p at 420 Hilton Rd, Stokesdale. See below the details Magnalia Foundation has posted about this event. Please note there is a limit on the number of event attendees and the cost $8/person (while tickets last). Scroll to bottom to RSVP (click on Select Tickets). *Gary will post additional info as it gets closer to the date.

# An Independence Day Eve to Remember!

As every patriot knows, and as Memorial Day reminds us, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE.
So mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
In addition to a spectacular fireworks show (called “The Best Show East of the Mississippi” by partial observers), there will be:
» Americana Hot Dog Tent
> Taco Brothers Food Truck
> Frozen Dessert Truck
> Strawberry Shortcake Tent
» Pony rides
» A Patriot’s Polaroid Photo Booth, with Americana Props
» Colonial and contemporary American games (stone put competition, corn hole, races and more!)
» Riding Mechanical Bull
» Magic Shows
» Cotton Candy Machine
» Spinster Demonstrations
> Blacksmithing Demonstrations
> Patriotic Music (all types)
» U.S. History Presentations in Semper Fi Hall
» American Historical Documents on Display in the Homestead Library
» Tractor Hay Rides
» Mountain Biking on Surrounding Trails
» Kids Flag Painting Craft Table
» Red, White & Blue Water Balloon Toss
» Castle Bounce House
» Animal Exhibits (Sheep, Turkeys, Turtles, Rabbits, and assorted birds
» Pistol Shoot Competition (pistol, 3 bullets and target provided)
» Colonial Stew Served at Walden Cabin
» Community Garden & Bee Hive Tours
» Colonial Reenactors
» Drone Demonstration
» Big Screen Entertainment (as darkness falls)
» Special Stage Performance
» And More! (Full schedule will be emailed to ticketholders prior to event)
All proceeds from ticket, food and beverage purchases will benefit Magnalia Homestead Foundation’s ministry activities with veterans, the special needs community, and assorted guests seeking care or fellowship here from near and far.
Tickets are being limited in 2026, and they will go fast! So please RSVP soon to help us plan for you and yours. : )
We’re excited to celebrate together this epic milestone as we mark the 250th birthday of our great nation — and the privilege of being Americans!
Purchase tickets: RSVP