Photo Caption: President Ford welcomes 100 new American citizens in a Bicentennial naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson. Charlottesville, Virginia. July 5. 1976. (Photo courtesy of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum)
Did you know that Fourth of July wasn’t always celebrated how it is today? As you stroll through this outdoor exhibit, discover how Independence Day has changed over time and how different eras have marked America’s independence in their own unique ways.
Walk, read, and explore how the Fourth of July became the celebration we know today.
Open to the public for a limited time at the entrance of the Bush Museum.