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Community Invited to Celebrate a New Chapter for Eagle Iron Works & Curtin VillageThe Roland Curtin Foundation invites the community to join in celebrating a historic milestone for Eagle Iron Works & Curtin Village as ownership of the treasured historic site officially transfers from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Foundation.The public celebration will take […]
Celebrate the spirit of independence and creativity at the Palmer with a festive day of art and community inspired by special exhibition Dreaming American Futures: Invitational 250. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the Invitational, which features works by Penn State students, staff, faculty, and alumni as well as local and regional artists. At 11 a.m., kick off the day with a plant walk starting […]
We invite you to gather for Sunrise & the Spirit of ’76, a special program and reception honoring the ideals, sacrifices, and stories that shaped our nation.This morning program will feature traditional Fife and Drum Corps presentation featuring musicians in period inspired attire, flag ceremony, brief talk “Centre County’s Ties to the American Revolution” by […]
Ready to kick off America’s 250th birthday with a bang? The 22nd Annual Firecracker 4K is back to start our Independence Day celebration! Last year, 776 of you hit the pavement in your patriotic best—this year, we’re looking to smash that record. Whether you’re a sprinter or a casual stroller, come enjoy the beautiful Penn State campus starting right […]
Line-up on Foster Ave at Locust Lane Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Annual Kids on Wheels Parade on the morning of July 4th! Bring your decorated bikes, scooters, wagons, etc and meet at the corner of Locust Lane and Foster Ave. We’ll roll down Foster Ave in honor of the US Semiquicentennial, ending at Friedman Parklet […]
Join us in the children’s department to read Dr. Seuss’s new book: Sing the 50 United States. We will have activities to go along with the book.
The 2026 Central PA Independence Day Parade is just around the corner! This year’s parade is a special collaboration between the Nittany American Legion Post 245 and Freedom Rising USA, and we want YOU to be part of it.
Get ready for the most explosive birthday party in State College history! This July 4th, we’re lighting up the skies over Happy Valley with a world-class fireworks display to celebrate America’s Semiquincentennial. 🎆 This year, the heart of the show is at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.
