
Advertisement for the July 4, 1874 Festivities

Ned Dana's Journal Entry dated 1876

Antiques and Horribles Float, late 19th century
Antiques and Horribles parades were a common part of Independence Day celebrations in the late 19th century. To learn more about the tradition of these parades, check out the article on this topic in the History Center’s online article archive: https://www.woodstockhistorycenter.org/articles/ahorribleparade

1876 Advertisement for July 4th events, including an Antiques and Horribles parade

Fourth of July 1876

Fourth of July 1876

July 4th Celebration in 1881

July 4, 1885 Bicycle Rally

July 4th Celebration at Sanatoga Springs, circa 1890s

July 4, 1895 Outing

July 4, 1896. Lute Raymond and his cannon celebrating July Fourth, starting at midnight!

Lute Raymond with the cannon.

July 4, circa 1910

July 4, 1920, was celebrated at the County Fair Grounds in Woodstock.
There were over 2,000 adults who enjoyed “picture entertainment,” a baseball game, and a dance.

In 1964 Dick and Elaine Tracy were running the grill and hot dogs were a quarter.
The Lion’s Club 4th of July Fair attracted a crowd of about 15,000 with a dance, talent show, dog show, tank battle demonstrations, sky divers, and more.

In 1983, many people competed in a running race despite the heat.















