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An  Interpretation of the flag
flown on the Keelboat by Artist Gary R. Lucy

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FEATURED EVENTS  & FESTIVITIES

Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's Home - "Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony".  Attend one  one of America’s most inspiring July 4 events.  This outdoor naturalization ceremony for new citizens on Monticello’s West Lawn.  Time to be determined. Free. For more information call,  434 - 984-9822.


Spirit of Jefferson - Louisville, KentuckyLouisville, Kentucky ~ "Waterfront Independence Festival".    Fireworks cruise on vessel ~Spirit of Jefferson.   Reservations call: 502-574-2992.

 


St. Louis, Missouri ~ "Celebrate Saint Louis".  Parades &  live music along the Missouri Riverfront and beneath the Gateway Arch.   For more information call: 314-434-3434.


Jefferson City, Missouri ~ "Salute to America".  One of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state of Missouri.  Parades, children's activities, historical reenactments and much more. The evening offers a free concert on the Capitol Stage. For more information call: Jill Snodgrass at 573 -761-0704 or 800- 514-0704.


Bismarck, North Dakota ~ "Bismarck-Mandan Symphony 4th of July Spectacular" commences at 8:30 p.m. State Capitol Grounds.  Celebrate our Nation's Birthday with the Symphony, Capitol City Cloggers, Bis-Man Elks Men's Chorus, Food, Fireworks, and lots of fun music. For More Information call, 701-258-8345.


" Traveler's Rest" at Lolo, Montana.  Join Interpeter Hazel Pflueger to learn more about this National Historic Landmark. A descendant of Expedition member John Ordway, Hazels interests include the great detail of the archeology of Travelers' Rest and the fate of the members of the Expedition.  For more information contact: Travelers' Rest Preservation and Heritage Association, 406-273-4253.


Vancouver, Washington - 4th of July at the Historic Reserve.  All day activities concluding with "One of the BIGGEST fireworks display west of the Mississippi".  For more information call, 360-992-1800. 


Portland, Oregon ~ Tom McCall Waterfront Park.  Spectacular fireworks display that is part of the Waterfront Blues Festival ( second largest Blues Festival in America).  For more information
call, 503-973-3378. 

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