On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate America250 on Independence Day. We will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As the home of a signer, Meadow Garden is excited to be part of this historic day.
Orphan to Patriot
Meadow Garden will explore George Walton’s role in American independence. He was an unlikely patriot who was orphaned at a young age but rose to play an important role in the founding of our country. George Walton reminds us that so many people from every walk of life were involved in the early days or our nation. We hope this effort will inspire many to explore their own American story.
Celebrate Independence Day 2026 at the home of signer George Walton!
We hope you will make plans to celebrate America250 with us on July 4, 2026! This very special Independence Day at Meadow Garden will open with a reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a cannon salute. Throughout the day guests can enjoy revolutionary soldiers’ camp displays, live music, and activities for young visitors including quill pen writing.
Guests will have the opportunity to walk through the period rooms of the historic house where the Waltons lived more than 230 years ago. They can explore George Walton’s life from his beginnings as an orphan in Virginia where he apprenticed as a carpenter through his travels to Georgia where he became a successful lawyer and a leading voice in the Revolutionary cause. Walton signed the Declaration of Independence when he was just 26 years old.
The Historic Cellar Kitchen will feature new hands-on displays to help our visitors better understand the story of the enslaved at Meadow Garden who did difficult work without pay to maintain the household.
In the Cellar Weaving Room, guests will explore life in early America. As the colonies separated from Britain politically, they also separated economically. In the spirit of independence, they began weaving fabric for themselves. See what the process was like!
The historic home is in the midst of a multiyear preservation and restoration project. The house museum is open throughout the work giving visitors a peek inside the walls and an opportunity to see preservation in progress.