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Advertisement for  the July 4, 1874 Festivities
Advertisement for the July 4, 1874 Festivities
Ned Dana's Journal Entry dated 1876
Ned Dana's Journal Entry dated 1876
Antiques and Horribles Float, late 19th century
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
1876 Advertisement for July 4th events, including an Antiques and Horribles parade
Fourth of July 1876
Fourth of July 1876
Fourth of July 1876
Fourth of July 1876
July 4th Celebration in 1881
July 4th Celebration in 1881
July 4, 1885 Bicycle Rally
July 4, 1885 Bicycle Rally
July 4th Celebration at Sanatoga Springs, circa 1890s
July 4th Celebration at Sanatoga Springs, circa 1890s
July 4, 1895 Outing
July 4, 1895 Outing
July 4, 1896. Lute Raymond and his cannon celebrating July Fourth, starting at midnight!
July 4, 1896. Lute Raymond and his cannon celebrating July Fourth, starting at midnight!
Lute Raymond with the cannon.
Lute Raymond with the cannon.
July 4, circa 1910
July 4, circa 1910
July 4, 1920, was celebrated at the County Fair Grounds in Woodstock.
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.
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.
In 1983, many people competed in a running race despite the heat.
Advertisement for  the July 4, 1874 Festivities Ned Dana's Journal Entry dated 1876 Antiques and Horribles Float, late 19th century 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. In 1964 Dick and Elaine Tracy were running the grill and hot dogs were a quarter. In 1983, many people competed in a running race despite the heat.
 
 

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