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• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and Galleries Open. 121 Duke of York Street. "USS Delaware: An American Battleship" and "The Civil War: Five Delaware Soldiers' Stories" exhibits open throughout the day.
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Historic Dover Scavenger Hunt! Begin your hunt at the First State Heritage Park Welcome Center and find the clues hidden throughout Dover's historic sites and museums. Win a prize for uncovering the secrets of Delaware History within the First State Heritage Park!
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - The Old State House on The Green Open. Guided tours throughout the day.
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - John Bell House on The Green Open. "Simple Pleasures: 18th-century Games and Amusements." Colonial games and activities - for children of all ages!
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Legislative Hall Open. Delaware's State Capitol Building, 411 Legislative Avenue. Guided tours throughout the day. (Photo ID is required for all adults.)
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Biggs Museum of American Art Open. 406 Federal Street. Self-guided tours of the permanent collection and special exhibit Award Winners XII.
• 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Johnson Victrola Museum Open. 375 S. New Street. Stars and Stripes: Enjoy patriotic music recorded by Victor Record Company played on original Victrola Talking Machines!
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Biggs Kids - Stars and Stripes. Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal Street. Celebrate America's birthday and create a flag to wave during the fireworks.
• 11 a.m. - "Thunder and Rain" The Old State House on The Green. Feature film about Caesar Rodney's historic ride for independence.
• 11:30 a.m. - A Day with E.R. Johnson. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street. Meet E.R. Johnson as portrayed by an historical interpreter.
• 12:30 p.m. - Dover's Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour. Meet at the John Bell House on The Green.
• 1 p.m. - "Thunder and Rain" The Old State House on The Green. Feature film about Caesar Rodney's historic ride for independence.
• 2 p.m. - National Bell-Ringing Ceremony. The Old State House on The Green. Every Independence Day, bells ring across America's thirteen original colonies at 2 p.m. to jointly celebrate the birth of our nation. Join us as we read the Declaration of Independence and ring the Old State House bell.
• 2:30 p.m. - Tales of Slavery and Freedom Walking Tour. Meet at the John Bell House on The Green.
• 3 p.m. - "Thunder and Rain" The Old State House on The Green. Feature film about Caesar Rodney's historic ride for independence.
• 3:30 p.m. - A Day with E.R. Johnson. Johnson Victrola Museum, 375 S. New Street. Meet E.R. Johnson as portrayed by an historical interpreter.
• 4:30 p.m. - Dover's Heroes of the Revolution Walking Tour. Meet at the John Bell House on The Green.
• 5 to 9 p.m. - Free Children's Fun. Federal Street, Legislative Mall. Moonbounces, inflatable obstacle course, pony rides, and train rides.
• 5 to 10 p.m. - Food & Craft Vendors Open. Duke of York Street, Legislative Mall.
• 6 p.m. - American Legion Independence Day Parade. State Street, beginning at Hazel Road and ending at The Green.
• 7:45 p.m. - Opening Ceremony. Featuring a flyover by Dover Air Force Base.
• 8 p.m. - Concert by 287th Army Band from the Delaware National Guard. Legislative Mall. A selection of patriotic and other favorites in a live outdoor concert.
• Approximately 9:20 p.m.- Fireworks! Above Legislative Hall.