We Hold These Truths: July 4th at Norman Rockwell Museum

In collaboration with The Guthrie Center. Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a day of holiday programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community leaders and residents. Enjoy live music by folksinger Doug Mishkin and by performers Annie and Abe Guthrie. Experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings exploring the themes of freedom and civil rights and reflect on what these ideals mean today. Make your own art to celebrate America’s birthday. Bring your picnic blanket and spend the afternoon enjoying the music and the beautiful Berkshire views.

Free with museum admission. Public reading and afternoon music is open to everyone.

Picnic lunches are available for purchase at the Museum’s café.

Gallery talks are at 10:15, 11:00, 11:45, 12:15 pm (Spanish), 3 pm, and 3:30 pm.

Doug Mishkin performs in the galleries from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm

Reading of the Declaration of Independence starts at 1 pm

Annie and Abe Guthrie will perform following the reading.