American Revolution Day

Celebrate the start of Celebration 250 Columbus with an afternoon honoring the American Revolution. Enjoy hands-on historical crafts, patriotic activities, and community fun on 4th Street.
Guests can make and take old-fashioned games and crafts, including whirligigs and fabric dolls. Propeller will be on-site offering whirligig-making for $1 each, and the Daughters of the American Revolution will provide cookies and bottled water. An Honor Guard and other military service representatives are also expected to attend.

Attendees are encouraged to bring worn or retired American flags for collection. Flags will be properly disposed of during the week of the event.

• Date: Monday, June 29, 2026
• Time: 4:00–8:00 PM
• Location: 4th Street, Columbus, IN
• Admission: Free to attend; some activities may have a small fee
  

About the Week:
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with six days of community events in Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana. From June 29 through July 4, enjoy a patriotic lineup of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, historical experiences, kids’ programming, sports tournaments, a parade, fireworks, and more.

Each day brings a new theme, including American Revolution Day, Tea Day, Star Spangled Kids Day, Historical Society Day, the All-American Festival on Central, and a full day of Fourth of July festivities in downtown Columbus. Highlights include hands-on heritage activities, food and beverage tastings, live music, circus entertainment, children’s activities, the Patriotic Parade, and fireworks to close out the celebration.

Join the community as Columbus comes together to honor history, celebrate local spirit, and mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.