As a prelude to the Welcome Ceremony, a favorite among our local musical acts will be performing some patriotic tunes! One of the songs they will be performing was written by Pfoutz Valley resident William Cameron.

The Heroes of 1776 will present the flags and the Whitehall Guard Fife & Drum Corps will perform the National Anthem.

A program about historical field music. Then they will parade the grounds playing Revolutionary War era fife & drum music every half hour until 4 p.m.

The National Sojourners will present “Building the Flag.” The program explains the flag’s special features answering some intriguing questions as it takes shape before your eyes, stripe by stripe, star by star. If you listen closely, you will even hear lines from the beautiful soliloquy “Old Glory Speaks.”

Your favorite central PA radio station will be doing a Live Broadcast along with their friend the Merf Dog!

Local actors will perform a stirring reenactment of Patrick Henry’s famous speech in the church. Three repeat performances will be given.

Artist Lauren Muney is one of only a handful of people worldwide who can do freehand silhouette scissoring while telling the history of the artform – providing a truly authentic experience. We recommend getting there when she starts at 1 p.m. because her time slots will fill up quickly.

This is a chance to learn from Barbara Courson, a veterinarian, reenactor, and agricultural historian, about how important cattle were in Colonial Pennsylvania.

A presentation by a Native American group run by Patrick Littlewolf Brooks, who grew up on a reservation in upstate New York, part of the Tuscarora Nation of the Iroquois Confederacy. He is a 12-year Army veteran, 6th generation flute player, and 8th generation storyteller. His group will teach us about their traditions, dances, and songs. As we remember the American Revolution, it is important to remember that the Tuscarora and Oneida fought alongside the American Patriots.

Discover Dance Works will hold a public workshop for anyone who wishes to come learn from them – a truly first-hand historic experience.

Discover Dance Works will perform an educational dance program showcasing an important aspect of early American social life. The first performance will be at 3:30 and a repeat performance will be given at 6:00.

Historian Paul T. Fagley will give a historical presentation. He states: “We are blessed to live in a beautiful valley that is named for a group of American Indians that lived here in the early colonial period of the 1600s. Their name – Juniata – comes from the native language term “Onajutta-haga,” meaning “Standing Stone People.” However, like most all of the Native American groups in the interior of Pennsylvania at the time, they are poorly known, and never had any known contact with the early European explorers and traders. They had their village at present-day Huntingdon, where they had erected a tall stone monolith, which is surrounded by mystery and folklore. How long did they live here, and what native peoples are they related to? What can we understand about these people who left only their name on the valley? Using recent research into various sources and maps previously unavailable, the story of the Juniata people is emerging, but ever so slightly. In this program, we will go …In search of…the Juniatas.

Promise Ranch Ministries will be providing Pony Rides and a Critter Corral for the kiddos!

Keith Brintzenhoff of Toad Creek Ramblers will use his unique mix of musical genius, cultural expertise, and comedy to deliver a show you won’t want to miss.

One of the fondest memories people have of the 1976 Bicentennial is the Beard Contest, so we’re bringing it back! Gather at the stage and show off those long facial locks. Cash prizes will be awarded in four categories: Longest, Most Unique, Best Natural, and Best Groomed.

Local resident Ethan Fowler will demonstrate Scottish Bagpipes, explain how they work, and play some great tunes sure to put a sparkle in the DNA of those with Scottish ancestry.

Another fond memory people have of community milestone celebrations is historical costume contests. Come dressed from any pre-1970s decade and strut your stuff! Cash prizes will be awarded in four categories: Best Female, Best Male, Best Child, and Best Overall.

Zachariah King of Tuscarora Records will perform “The Blue Juniata” and tell the history of that iconic 1830s song and his efforts to bring more recognition to the song’s female composer Marion Dix Sullivan.

Glow and Light-Up accessories will be given out so guests can enjoy some fun time together with great music before the fireworks. It’s a “Party in the U.S.A.!”

A Skyshooter Displays show by ZY Pyrotechnics set to Patriotic Music will conclude the long day of festivities.

Demonstration of colonial kitchen gardens, herb gardens, herb use, and other colonial plan related education.

Lessons on colonial animals and games about extinct PA animals.