Looking for a special way to celebrate Independence Day in 2025? Come to the home of the only president born on the Fourth of July, Calvin Coolidge.

You won’t want to miss this year’s events at the beautiful Coolidge homestead in Plymouth Notch.

July 4 Agenda:

• 9:00 AM: Public reading of the Declaration of Independence – Union Christian Church

• 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Tour the President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site and see their new exhibit, “That is Final:” The Revolutionary Ideals that Shaped Calvin Coolidge — special thanks to the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation for maintaining the site with tremendous care

• 12:00 PM: Procession and Wreath-Laying Ceremony (Procession begins at the Village Green; Wreath-Laying takes place at the Plymouth Cemetery) — the Vermont National Guard will lay a wreath sent by the White House, and Coolidge family members will read selections from Coolidge speeches, with former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas emceeing the ceremony

• 1:00 PM: A special performance by conductor John Masko’s 13-instrument orchestra — under the big tent — pieces to be performed include George Gershwin’s “Three Preludes,” Arthur Foote’s “Night Piece,” Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” and John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever”

• 2:30 PM: Coolidge Cup Semifinal Debate Rounds – Grace Coolidge Room (Visitor’s Center) and Union Christian Church

• 4:00 PM: Coolidge Cup Championship Round & Awards Ceremony – Under the Big Tent

Venue:

President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site
3780 Route 100A
Plymouth, Vermont 05056

Food:

The public is encouraged to bring picnic lunches, as no food service will be provided this year.

Mark your calendar! We look forward to seeing you at the Notch in early July.