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SUMMARY:Fire & Freedom Festival at Haley Mansion
DESCRIPTION:Fire & Freedom Festival at Haley Mansion invites visitors to spend a day celebrating American history\, community\, and service on Sunday\, July 5. Held on the grounds of the historic Inn at Mystic\, this special America 250 event honors the nation’s veterans while commemorating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding through reenactments\, demonstrations\, music\, food\, and family-friendly activities. \nThe day begins at 9 a.m. with a ceremonial Veteran Torch Relay departing from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park. Carried through a series of community checkpoints\, the torch symbolizes the enduring flame of liberty first ignited during the American Revolution. The relay concludes at Haley Mansion around noon\, where the torch’s arrival officially opens the festival with a ceremonial bonfire lighting in honor of the courage\, service\, and sacrifice of American veterans. \nFrom noon to 4 p.m.\, the grounds transform into a Revolutionary-era celebration featuring historical reenactments\, live entertainment\, artisan demonstrations\, colonial trades\, educational workshops\, carriage rides\, sing-alongs\, children’s activities\, and local vendors. Guests can browse handcrafted goods\, enjoy food and refreshments\, meet farm and craft vendors\, and explore interactive experiences designed to bring Revolutionary America to life. The festivities conclude with an optional ticketed\, period-inspired dinner\, offering guests the chance to enjoy a meal reflecting the flavors and traditions of the colonial era. (See separate event\, “The Patriot’s Table at Rocks 21” for more information and tickets). \nEvent Details\nDate: Sunday\, July 5\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Haley Mansion at the Inn at Mystic \nHighlights\n\nVeteran Torch Relay from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park\nCeremonial bonfire lighting\nRevolutionary War reenactments\nLive music and entertainment\nColonial trades and artisan demonstrations\nEducational workshops\nCarriage rides\nChildren’s games and activities\nArts and crafts\nFood vendors\nTavern sing-alongs\nOptional period-inspired dinner\n\nFeatured Vendors\n\nAssociated Light Horse\nDirty Knees Heritage Farm\nHickory Forge Blacksmithing\nPewter Pot Chocolate\nThyme for Tea\nWedges of Time\nXen’s Critters\nAllegra Farms\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/fire-freedom-festival-at-haley-mansion/
LOCATION:Haley Mansion\, 9 Williams Avenue\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Haley Mansion
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