It’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy Day!

Hooray! It’s the Fourth of July and you can come and celebrate at the New York Historical Society on July 4.

Enjoy the day at the museum and say happy birthday to America with scavenger hunts, performances of “Revolution on the River” by the Hudson River Ramblers, and other interactive programs. Discover treasures that tell the story of the American Revolution during an all-day Independence Day Scavenger Hunt, plus tunes ’n tales from the American Founding era!

The Hudson River Ramblers are back to regale families with the story behind Yankee Doodle, introduce the young girl who outrode Paul Revere, and reveal why George Washington threw a tantrum on Broadway. You can also explore the History of Ice Cream and crank out ice cream from scratch, discover age-old recipes, and check out 18th-century kitchen appliances!

July Fourth at the museum, 10 am to 6 pm. Free for all children under 18 years old.

The New-York Historical Society-Dimenna Children’s History Museum [170 Central Park West at 77th Street in Central Park; (212) 873–3400; www.nyhistory.org]

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