Happy 4th of July! Get ready to celebrate America like it’s 1875 with Old Cowtown Museum’s annual Independence Day Celebration.
Enjoy old-time patriotic activities at this living history museum, decorated with patriotic flags. While you’re there, you might happen upon some drama between churchgoers and saloon patrons. Back in the 1800s, disputes were often solved by gunfight, so keep your eyes open for that!
Pro Tip: Did you know that Cowtown is FREE on Sundays? Yep, find out all the details in the link. They also participate in the Sunflower Summer App, where you can get free admission this summer.
Cowtown 4th of July Events
- Performance by Daisy Longstem’s Saloon Girls
- Mini melodrama skits by the Empire House Players
- Old-time medicine show
- Cowtown Vintage Base Ball Club exhibition games played by 1870s rules
- Fun old-fashioned games, including horseshoes and sack races
- Wagon rides
- Historical talks and demonstrations
- Temperance marches
- Old West gunfights
- Historic buildings decorated with patriotic flags and bunting
- Experience life in 1870s Wichita during America’s anniversary celebration
- And much more throughout the day!
This is a special Independence Day celebration that will be fun for the whole family. I love going to Cowtown during events like these because there are usually a lot of re-enactors and activities!
Date: July 4
Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W Museum Blvd. Wichita, KS 67203
Cost: Special event admission prices apply: $15/adult, $13/seniors (ages 62+), $8/youth (ages 5-17). Kids 4 and under: FREE! Old Cowtown members: FREE! Sunflower Summer App does not apply to special events.
Ultimate Guide: Fireworks, Parades, Deals & More
This is my Ultimate Guide to Fourth of July fun in Wichita and the surrounding area. Summer is one of the best times to enjoy everything our community has to offer, and Independence Day is packed with FREE fireworks shows, hometown parades, festivals, concerts, family activities, and great deals. I’ve gathered it all in one place to make planning your holiday weekend easy and stress-free. Also check out my Community Calendar for more Deals!
For more information, visit the Cowtown website.
