HISTORY | Old-fashioned fun

Based on a well attended 1842 Fourth of July gathering hosted by the Broadwell family, Clayville Historic Site is re-creating the historic event and inviting you. The daylong soirée features old-fashioned fun with music, horseshoes, softball and bocce ball. Bring your own softball equipment, all other sports equipment is provided. Also, bring a picnic, or hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase. In addition, the play Prairie Dreams: The Story of Clayville and its People, written by local playwright Tara McClellan- McAndrew, will be performed at 2 p.m. (Other performances take place July 5, 2 p.m. and July 6 at 6 p.m.)

Tickets for the play are $13.50, $11.50 for seniors and $8.50 for ages 12 and under. Bring a lawn chair.