Mabry-Hazen House is hosting an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 from 5-10pm!
Gather with us to celebrate Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, and our community. Enjoy great views, good food and beer, live music, fun games, great company, and tours of the 1858 house museum. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spread out on our 7 acres of greenspace near downtown and right off I-40!
Our event recalls the spirit of 19th century Independence Day celebrations when communities gathered for patriotic revelry and enjoyment. Overlooking downtown Knoxville to the west and the Great Smoky Mountains to south, historic Mabry's Hill enjoys a spectacular view of the fireworks presented by the City of Knoxville and revelers around the city and county. Take it easy with this laid-back celebration.
It is the perfect time to come chill on the hill!
Savor delicious local fare.
Quench your thirst with beverages from local breweries and kombucha.
LIVE MUSIC from the New Market Train Wrecks for attendees to groove to and enjoy.
The historic house museum will open for self-guided tours.
A reading of the Declaration of Independence and document about the unfinished revolutions of the United States.
We'll also have several activities for kids and the young at heart including:
Sack Race
Purchase tickets to join in a cake walk and possibly take home a delicious dessert from a local bakery!
watermelon seed spitting
tug-of-war
sack races
three-legged races
bocce
croquet
corn hole
... and MORE!
All proceeds benefit our educational and preservation missions!
Ticket Prices
General Admission (16+): $15.00
(Includes one drink ticket for the event bar. Adult beverages will be served to ages 21+ only)
Children aged 5-15: $5.00
children under age 5: FREE!
Members of Mabry-Hazen House: 2 tickets for $10.00 each
VIP Tickets: $50
premiere, reserved seats for the fireworks show, a VIP drink line, one (1) cake walk ticket, and three (3) drink tickets for the event bar. (Adult beverages will be served to ages 21+ only)
Fourth of July on Mabry’s Hill Schedule of Activities
5:00pm — Food Trucks & Bar Open (back parking lot)
6:00 - 7:45pm — Live Music (gazebo)
6:15pm — House Tour
6:30pm — Three-legged Race
7:00pm — Seed Spitting Contest
7:30pm — Sack Race
8:15pm — Cake Walk
8:45pm — Reading of the Declaration of Independence
9:30ish — Fireworks Fired Around City
*Schedule Subject to Changes*
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Beer
Kombucha
Sodas
Water (free for all attendees)
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Dia De Foods - Southwestern
Daddy D’s Food Truck - fried chicken
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TBD
Businesses and Entities Supporting Fourth of July on Mabry’s Hill
Volunteer & Get Free Admission!
We've got the opportunity for volunteers to attend our Fourth of July on Mabry's Hill celebration for free!
We have multiple positions that need filling, including but not limited to:
parking attendants
bartenders' assistants
yard games assistants
tickets & check-in
rovers & go-fers
docents
clean-up assistants
We request at least four (4) hours of volunteer service, but we can make accommodations depending on availability. Volunteers will be able to attend the celebration and will be able to get a free drink from the bar (non-alcoholic options available). Everyone will be done with work by the time we watch the fireworks!
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Built in 1858, Mabry-Hazen House is strategically located on the highest hill east of downtown Knoxville with spacious views in all directions. The home was occupied and defended by both armies during the Civil War. It housed three generations of the same family for 130 years, and the museum showcases one of the largest original family collections in America. Your attendance will help support the museum's mission to preserve and educate the public about an important part of East Tennessee history.
Please call 865-522-8661 or email director@mabryhazen.com for more information.