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Independence Day Pre-Party

THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION examines how America’s founding turned the world upside-down

Independence Day Pre-Party

Join WFYI on Saturday, June 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Putnam County Museum to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Attendees will enjoy a screening and discussion around segments of THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION focused on the spirit of service, face painting, homemade pie competition, a visit from the Greencastle Fire Department, a 250th time capsule where the community will be able to contribute and more!

All are welcome to attend!

Presented in partnership with the Putnam County Museum.

Corporate funding for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by Bank of America. Major funding was provided by The Better Angels Society and its members Jeannie and Jonathan Lavine with the Crimson Lion Foundation; and the Blavatnik Family Foundation. Major funding was also provided by David M. Rubenstein; The Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Family Foundation; Lilly Endowment Inc.; and the following Better Angels Society members: Eric and Wendy Schmidt; Stephen A. Schwarzman; and Kenneth C. Griffin with Griffin Catalyst. Additional support for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was provided by: The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The Pew Charitable Trusts; Gilbert S. Omenn and Martha A. Darling; Park Foundation; and the following Better Angels Society members: Gilchrist and Amy Berg; Perry and Donna Golkin; The Michelson Foundation; Jacqueline B. Mars; Kissick Family Foundation; Diane and Hal Brierley; John H. N. Fisher and Jennifer Caldwell; John and Catherine Debs; The Fullerton Family Charitable Fund; Philip I. Kent; Gail Elden; Deborah and Jon Dawson; David and Susan Kreisman; The McCloskey Family Charitable Trust; Becky and Jim Morgan; Carol and Ned Spieker; Mark A. Tracy; and Paul and Shelley Whyte. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION was made possible, in part, with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

Putnam County Museum
Free
04:00 PM - 07:00 PM on Sat, 27 Jun 2026
Putnam County Museum
1105 North Jackson Street
Greencastle, Indiana 46135