07/01/2026
The Clinton Presidential Center is inviting Arkansans to celebrate Independence Day with a full day of free family-friendly activities, including complimentary museum admission, patriotic crafts, live performances and ice cream.
The event will take place Saturday, July 4, as part of the Center’s America250 commemoration, a nationwide initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Sponsored by Zaxbys by Kimco Family Partners, the celebration will feature activities both inside and outside the Clinton Center throughout the day.
Free admission to the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum will be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving visitors opportunities to create campaign buttons, design personal flags, participate in patriotic crafts and games, and explore interactive exhibits.
Entertainment will include performances by the Top of the Rock Chorus at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., followed by the America250 Music Bingo hosted by Laman Library at 1 p.m. Guests can also watch a Revolutionary War battle reenactment at 2:30 p.m. and visit a reenactment encampment presented by the Early Arkansas Reenactors Association.
Additional attractions include personalized military-style dog tags created with the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, a honey harvest demonstration with Calm and Confidence, and a selfie station featuring Revolutionary War reenactors. The first 250 guests will receive American flags courtesy of the Arkansas State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The celebration will conclude with free ice cream provided by Blue Bell Creameries beginning at 3 p.m.
The Independence Day event is being presented in partnership with several Arkansas organizations, including the Arkansas State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Early Arkansas Reenactors Association, the MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History, the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center and Blue Bell Creameries.
The Clinton Presidential Center says the event is designed to encourage Americans to reflect on the nation’s history, honor those who have helped expand democracy and inspire greater civic engagement as the country approaches its 250th birthday.
