Our America Celebrates 250 Years!
Location: Franklin Park
Address: 2101 Tieton Drive Yakima WA 98902
Contact Email: proloaf56@gmail.com
Website: Event Link
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Price: Free
A free historical event that centers around the years of our country’s founding. The focus is to bring living history to everyone!
Activities include:
- Parade through the park at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Meet George Washington and John Hancock
- Impressions of 18th-century figures, including George Washington, Yakama dancers, John Hancock, and everyday folks of the time
- Demonstrations of musket drills, dancing, beading/ basket making, candle making, spinning, and lace making
- Educational talks about daily life 250 years ago, politicians’ thoughts on government formation, native history, roles of women, and history of our flags
- Drop off worn, torn flags for proper retirement
- Displays of items used in everyday life
- Encampments of Colonial soldiers and Yakama Nation members