Fire & Freedom Festival

Description

Honoring 250 Years of American Courage and Service

The festival is free and open to the public, welcoming guests of all ages to experience history in an immersive and festive setting. Step back in time and join us for a Fire & Freedom Festival honoring the dedication of our Veterans while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. 

The day begins at 9:00 AM with a ceremonial Veteran Torch Relay departing from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. The torch will travel through several community checkpoints by along the route, carried forward as a symbol of the enduring flame of liberty first ignited during the American Revolution. 

From 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, the grounds will transform into a lively Revolutionary-era celebration featuring:

• Historical reenactments 
• Live entertainment and music 
• Artisan crafts and colonial trades
• Educational demonstrations and workshops
• Food vendors and family activities
• Sea Shanties

Throughout the day join us at the mansion tavern for sing-along shanties, food, and libations. 

As the afternoon concludes, the celebration continues with an optional ticketed period-inspired dinner, where guests can gather for an evening meal inspired by the flavors and traditions of the Revolutionary era, bringing the day’s tribute to liberty to a memorable close.