The days events begin with an ecumenical devotional service and then a re-enactment of the Townsend Town Meeting in the Methodist Church, the same meetinghouse, where 250 years ago the vote to instruct the town’s representatives in the Continental Congress to vote for Independence, was taken.

The Parade steps off at 11:00am, and is followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a salute by the Townsend Minuteman Company. The parade is being sponsored by the Townsend Historical Society.

The Old Home Day will include, games, food, antique car show, and music, plus the sealing of a Townsend Time capsule only to be reopened in 2076. Come to Townsend on June 20th and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with old time fun.