Independence Day Celebrations at Island Farm
Sat, Jul 04
|Manteo
Celebrate the nation’s birth with musket-fire, traditional games, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more.
Time & Location
Jul 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Manteo, 1140 US-64, Manteo, NC 27954, USA
About the event
Celebrate Independence Day and the nation’s Semiquincentennial with Island Farm! On Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Island Farm will host visitors to celebrate the holiday. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the Farm’s grassy lawn, and continue celebrations of the nation’s birth with musket-fire, traditional games, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and much more.
A living history farm, Island Farm is a tangible glimpse into coastal history, and the realities of life on Roanoke Island in the mid-1800’s. Admission to the site is $11, and children 3 and under are admitted for free. The site is located at 1140 N US Highway 64, north of Manteo on Roanoke Island.
Island Farm is owned and operated by Outer Banks Conservationists, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 to protect important natural, cultural, and historic resources along North Carolina’s Outer…