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WAKE, NC · WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 · PARKS & REC

Exploration Station: Wake County and the American Revolution

This year's July Fourth marks the 250th anniversary of American independence.

FreeparkshistoryeducationkidsRegistration required

Books, a notebook, and a desk lamp, woodcut illustration

Fig. 01 — Historic Yates Mill County Park

About the event

This year's July Fourth marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. Join us for this drop-in Exploration Station and learn more about historic Wake County residents who lived through the American Revolution. This self-guided table will be inside the A.E. Finley Center. FREE.

Schedule: From Jul 1, 2026 to Jul 31, 2026 Each Sunday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Monday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Tuesday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Wednesday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Friday from 8:30am to 5pm Each Saturday from 8:30am to 5pm

Duration: 8 hours 30 mins

Ages: All ages,

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