OLD BETHPAGE, NY (TIP): Nassau County Executive announced, June 25, that Old Bethpage Village Restoration will celebrate Independence Day as observed in the 1860’s on Saturday, July 4thand Sunday, July 5th from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Independence Day Parade and Ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration’s annual 1865 Independence Day Celebration offers a look at the region’s past and features a parade and ceremony, historic craft demonstrations, contra dancing, storytelling, military drills, fiddle music and brass band concerts.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration provides visitors with a unique and wonderful opportunity to step back in time and experience life in a recreated mid-19th Century American village set on more than 200 acres. Old Bethpage Village, located at 1303 Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is $10.00 for adults and $7.00 for children (5-12), seniors, and volunteer firefighters.

For more information about Old Bethpage Village Restoration, please call: (516) 572-8401 or visit the website at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks.