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Independence Day Anvil Shoot Celebration

July 04, 2025

While most Americans celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, the Museum of Appalachia marks the occasion with an old- fashioned “anvil shoot”. Every 4th of July, the Museum uses gunpowder to launch a 200-pound anvil hundreds of feet into the air! Anvil shoots were once a common way for pioneers to commemorate holidays, elections, and other special occasions. The anvil shoot is the centerpiece of an all-day celebration that includes a national bell-ringing ceremony, flag procession, live music, and demonstrations from blacksmiths, spinners, weavers, sawmillers, woodworkers, and more.

Anvil shoots will occur at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, and 3pm. Tickets will are available for purchase at museumofappalachia.org.

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Details

Date:
July 4, 2025
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website:
https://www.museumofappalachia.org/independence-day/

Venue

Museum of Appalachia
2819 Andersonville Hwy.
Clinton, 37716 United States
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Organizer

Museum of Appalachia
Phone
865-494-7680
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