Let Freedom Ring Parade, Greenfield Village, 1976
THF112250 / Let Freedom Ring Parade, Greenfield Village, 1976
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Artifact Overview
The 1976 American Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. Museums and historical sites across the nation developed new programming to meet the needs of people looking to celebrate two hundred years of American history. Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum presented a rich slate of Revolutionary War-era activities, including parades featuring a costumed fife and drum corps.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
04 July 1976
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
P.B.74807.6
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
Ink stamp from Henry Ford Museum on verso: Neg. No. B74807-6
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SetAmerica’s Bicentennial Celebration
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The 1976 Bicentennial of American Independence was a major cultural phenomenon. A wave of patriotism and nostalgia swept the nation. For more than a year, it seemed that everyone was organizing events and activities to commemorate this milestone.