INDIANAPOLIS – Celebrate the land of the free and home of the brave in not one, but two inspiring events at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site during the week of July 4th.
First, on Wednesday, July 3 from 10 – 11 a.m., more than 100 people from across the world will become American citizens at Indiana’s only Presidential Site. Free and open to the public, Judge Sarah Evans Barker will preside over the naturalization ceremony in a tent on the south lawn. Emmy award winner, Sylvia McNair, is hosting a musical performance, while Benjamin Harrison’s great-great-grandson, Kimball Harrison Morsman, will provide remarks.
Becoming an American citizen, nonetheless during Fourth of July weekend, is a great honor and an event of major excitement for those included. Families, friends and patriotic Americans are invited to welcome our newest citizens.
Second, on Thursday, July 4 from 1 – 4 p.m., the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will host its annual Independence Day Social. Guests can sign their names to the Declaration of Independence, tour the first floor of the president’s mansion (alongside reenactors), play vintage games like hoops and grace or croquet, make crafts, listen to music on the lawn, have your face painted and enjoy ice cream (a scoop is $3 and proceeds benefit the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site).
Enjoy the afternoon learning about America’s Hoosier president, Benjamin Harrison, who began the tradition of asking Americans to hang flags outside their homes, schools and businesses. And, a bonus – if visitors and residents are spending the day in Indianapolis before snagging a perfect spot to watch the fireworks on the Fourth of July.