9 a.m. – 9 p.m. | July 12, 2025 | Easton, PA

Heritage Day

July 12, 2025
Downtown Easton, PA

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Tours
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Vendors
Food & Vendors
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Celebrate the Spirit of Independence and Its Enduring Legacy

A free, full-day festival, Heritage Day showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities, and musical performances.

Join us as we celebrate the fullness of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Schedule for the Day

Farmers’ Market Itinerary
9am – Market Opens for its 273rd Season
10am – Guest Speaker
Lenape Cultural Center (Chief Barbara Bluejay Michalski)
10:30am – Birthday Cake (until gone)
10:45am – Photos with Philly Drum and Fife
11am – Lilly Moss Acoustic Trio (on Scott Park stage)
11am – Michael Patrick (West End acoustic)
11:15am – Heritage March Led by Philly Drum & Fife group up to reading of Declaration in Centre Square.
 
Heritage Day Itinerary
9am – The Easton Farmers’ Market will kick off its Birthday Celebration (see above for details). History Row will also open at this time in front of Easton Public Market
11:15am – The Philly Fife & Drum group will lead a march from the Farmers’ Market to Centre Square for the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
11:30am – Reading pre-show kicks off, followed by the march from Bachmann House up Northampton around 11:50am.
12pm – The reading of the Declaration of Independence at Centre Square.
12:30pm-5pm – History and Foodie Row programming will be in full swing. This part of the day is for you and your family/friends to explore all our great exhibitors, vendors, demonstrators, and downtown businesses.
5pm-9pm – Music programming kicks off at Centre Square with performances by Clare Maloney & The Great Adventure, Leon Majcen, and Lucky7 Band with the Casino Horns.
 
 
UPDATE REGARDING FIREWORKS: We have learned the fireworks will be happening on Sunday July 13th and will be organized by the City of Easton. 

 

Music & Performances

Centre Square & South Third Street

Live Music

Northampton Street

Kids' Activities

Downtown Easton

History

All Activities

Easton History Tours

The Parsons-Taylor House

40 Ferry St.

12p.m. to 4p.m.

The Sigal Museum Tours

342 Northampton St.

10a.m. to 5p.m.

The 1753 Bachmann Publick House

2nd & Northampton Streets

12:30p.m. – 5p.m.

The 1833 Mixsell-Illick House

4th & Ferry Streets

12:30p.m. - 5p.m.

All Tour Locations

Artisans & Reenactors

Learn about traditional methods for producing items like glass, artwork and fabrics from several artisans. Their demonstrations will reinforce the balance of artistry and practicality that was an essential part of their advocations.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

    

       

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Brought To You By GEDP

Heritage Day is a festival celebrating local and regional history and culture that is hosted by the Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP). GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that collaborates with community partners to nurture Easton’s economic well-being and cultural vibrancy. GEDP runs the Easton Farmers’ Market, Easton Public Market, Easton Ambassadors, Easton Main Street Initiative, West Ward Community Initiative, Easton Garden Works, Easton Compost Program, PA Bacon Fest, Live at the Falls, Easton Out Loud, Peace Candle Lighting and many other events and festivals designed to bring visitors to Easton, Pa. 

Visit www.EastonPartnership.org to learn more or support GEDP’s community enrichment mission. 

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Photography by Erika Schoof of Little Blue Box Photography