Party Like it’s 1776

Hummelstown Style

History comes to life on the grounds of Hummelstown’s 1815 Parish house on Sunday, June 14th at 2PM, as Betsy Ross and friends host a Flag Day Celebration of our nation’s 250th Anniversary

Hummelstown’s combined choirs will join Zion’s brass for opening ceremonies.  The festivities will continue until 5PM with activities for all ages, many designed to spark the interest of children and youth

SCHEDULED EVENTS

2:00  Opening Ceremony - Tent

          Hummelstown Choirs with Zion Brass

 2:30  Hummelstown Community Singers - Parish House

2:45   Revolutionary Character Narrative -  Parish House

3:00   Betsy Ross and Harriet Tubman tell their story to   children and families -            Parish House

3:00-4:00   Community Band - Tent

3:30   Narratives of Revolutionary War Citizens - Parish

           House

4:00   Quilts of Valor Presentation - Parish House

ONGOING ACTIVITIES

  • A Civil War Encampment
  • Cemetery Tour - highlighting the Revolutionary War Soldiers and Patriots through the support of our local DAR Chapter
  • Revolutionary War Era Games for children
  • Display of US flags throughout our history
  • Historical Society Museum tours
  • Cookies to decorate and hot dogs to enjoy
  • Balloon Artists
  • Cubby’s Cruiser - the first 100 people to arrive will

receive a free ice cream.

  • Photo Opportunities:
  • Max the Pony
  • Hummelstown’s beloved 1926 Fire Truck
  • Historic Delivery Wagon
  • Living History - One on one conversations with the following

  • Betsy Ross                 
  • George Washington
  • Civil War Encampment
  • Cobbler                         
  • Farmer
  • Harriet Tubman

        This event is made possible by our community members generously stepping forward as sponsors.  Enthusiastic volunteers from the Hummelstown Area Historical Society have been planning this celebration to bring our community together in a spirit of gratitude.

                                         SPONSORS

  • Hummelstown Borough
  • Cubby’s Ice Cream
  • Joan Spire
  • Ron Hixon
  • Jody Dimpsey
  • Picture Perfect Productions
  • Ann Kopp
  • Headquarters A Hair Salon
  • Lindsey Cline State Farm Insurance
  • BRP Productions
  • Zion Lutheran Church
  • Wade & Jean Seibert
  • Daughters of the American Revolution, Harrisburg
  • Hummelstown Rotary Club
  • Mel & Cheryl Kennedy
  • Judy & Denny Struzzi
  • Andi & Brian Stoner
  • Trend Vending - Gary & Nancy Garver
  • Miller Family
  • Liz Cook
  • Ruth Still
  • Scott Deal
  • Toys on the Square
  • PWP Foundation
  • Cindy Shingler
  • PWP Foundation
  • Anonymous Donors

SOCIETY MEMBERS & VOLUNTEERS

  • Daniel Stokes
  • Laynie Overby-Zserai
  • Barb Miller
  • Mike Espenshade
  • Jake McCorkel
  • Ann Holte
  • Amy Palmer
  • Ron Hixon
  • Renee & Brian Foster
  • Deb Copenhaver
  • Alex Norris
  • Alan & Julia Hair
  • Wade Seibert
  • Jean Seibert
  • Heather Nelson
  • Linda Fenical
  • Ann Kopp
  • Liz Cook
  • Mayor Roeting
  • Rob Panco
  • Chad Lister with Betty & Owen
  • Hummelstown Rotary Members
  • Community Choir Members
  • Hummelstown Community Singers
  • Zion Brass
  • Scouts
  • Scott Deal
  • Community Band - Gail Romanofsky, Director
  • Brennen Foster
  • Bryce Foster
  • Stu Lutz
  • Ruth Still
  • Ginger Lowe
  • Rev. Ursula Schreffler
  • Brenda Hoerner
  • Barbara Barksdale
  • Matt Dickinson
  • Marc Benedict
  • Lynn Otto
  • Chris Witmer
  • Teri Fegley
  • Karen Bragg
  • Dale Holte
  • Jo Garvin
  • John Robinson