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Fun is Flying at Westville's
Traditional July Fourth Celebration

The greased pole climb is not easy, but someone always wins.

Anvils in Flight, Seed Spitting through the Light,
and Baseballs out of Sight

Fun and games will explode with excitement as family and friends enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration at Westville, an 1850s Living History museum on Tuesday, July 4th.
Westville will serve up an 1850s style barbecue at 11 a.m. to satisfy visitors with sizzling appetites. Throughout the day, families will have a ball competing in games such as the sack and three-legged races, greased pole climb, and watermelon seed-spitting contest starting at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. EDT.

Guests are invited to take a swing at some historic fun, including America’s favorite pastime – an 1850s vintage baseball game with field, rules, equipment, and uniforms indicative of that era.

Excitement will burn bright in the sky as the blacksmith’s buried anvil is launched to celebrate another year of Independence. In keeping with the 1850s tradition, the anvil will be blown into the sky with black powder every hour on the hour. Guests are invited to experience the traditions and activities that celebrate American patriotism.

A watermelon-eating contest is a must for every July 4th Celebration.

Independence Day Sack
Races at Westville.

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