Eastville to celebrate Declaration 250 on August 15

The Town of Eastville will host Declaration 250 on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the historic courthouse green at 16404 Courthouse Road.

The event will commemorate the 250th anniversary period of the Declaration of Independence with music, history, patriotic observances, and public access to Eastville’s historic buildings and museums.

Tidewater Pipes and Drums is scheduled to perform at 10 a.m. Historian David Scott will speak about the historical buildings located on the courthouse green.

The Northampton High School Chorus and Band will perform a medley of patriotic music.

The United States Coast Guard and Honor Guard are also scheduled to appear and will escort Clerk of Court Traci Johnson, who will read the Declaration of Independence.

Master Sgt. Alvy Powell, retired, will sing a patriotic song as part of the program.

All historical buildings and museums on the green will be open to the public during the event. The Daughters of the American Revolution will provide refreshments.

Food will also be available for purchase from Buttercups and the Eastville Volunteer Fire Company.