Learn how Americans Across the Country Celebrate the Holiday

The Utah State University Museum of Anthropology and its patrons will celebrate Independence Day a day early, July 3, as part of the museum’s ongoing Saturdays at the Museum program. Celebrations will held be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
          
A Power Point presentation will be shown comparing the ways in which Americans celebrate Independence Day across the United States, highlighting some of the oldest celebrations in the nation.
          
Books that profile those who played an important role in declaring the country’s independence will be available. Additionally, event organizers plan fun activities, games and crafts reminiscent of the late 18th century, including kite making, scotch hopper and whirl-a-gigs (buzz-saws). 
          
The USU Museum of Anthropology is on the USU campus in the south turret of the historic Old Main building, Room 252.
          
USU students and members of the public are invited to the museum anytime during open hours. It is open six days a week, with regular hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For Saturday activities, free parking is available in the adjacent lot, south of the building.
          
Funding for Saturday events is provided by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. More information about the IMLS is available online (www.imls.gov).
          
For more information about this event, call museum staff at (435) 797-7545 or visit the museum website (anthromuseum.usu.edu).
          
The Museum of Anthropology is part of the Anthropology Program at USU.