While multiple events have been held over the holiday weekend, there’s no lack of fireworks, history and fun on July 4.
The day begins with history as the signers of the Declaration of Independence are honored in ceremonies.
Augusta’s Signers Monument in the center of Greene Street is the burial site of two of Georgia’s three signers of the Declaration of Independence. The annual observance will begin at 9 a.m.
After the ceremony, people may visit the home of signer George Walton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Meadow Garden was built in 1791 and has been open to the public since 1901, making it one of the oldest house museums in the nation, according to the Meadow Garden website.
Admission is free on Independence Day.
In North Augusta, more history is schedule from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Living History Park.
There will be a patriotic parade with prizes for most patriotic dog, stroller and children, a reading of the Declaration of Independence as well as free hot dogs and watermelon.
Two fireworks shows are scheduled for the night.
Columbia County’s BOOM! In the Park will begin at 5 p.m. at Evans Towne Center Park.
Live music with Savannah Sunday and Ryan Trotti, food trucks and fireworks are scheduled for the day.
Admission is free.
The Augusta Common will be the site for the City of Augusta’s annual Independence Day happenings. Activities will begin at 5 p.m.
Live music, food trucks, vendors, a kids-zone will lead up to the fireworks show that starts at 9:15 p.m. The pyrotechnics will be launched on the top levee at Riverwalk.
Entertainment included Soul Dimension, Happy Bones and Chemistry bands.
Charmain Z. Brackett is the managing editor of The Augusta Press. Reach her at charmain@theaugustapress.com
