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The Historic Village at Allaire ~ Independence Day At The Howell Works

Nancy Di Girolamo, Neighbor

In 1836, James P. Allaire declared Independence Day a holiday for his workers and threw a day long celebration.  

Today visitors will play period games, see Militia  Drills, enjoy music and dancing, and hear toasts and speeches from the local dignitaries of the Howell Works, including a very stirring reading of the Declaration of Independence given by James P. Allaire.  Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the day.

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