Fire and Freedom Festival | The Haley Mansion

Honoring 250 Years of American Courage and Service

Date: July 5
Location: Haley Mansion, at the Inn at Mystic
Admission: Free and open to the public

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Join us for a powerful day of history, community, and celebration at the Fire & Freedom Festival at Haley Mansion in Mystic, Connecticut. This special event honors the dedication of our nation’s veterans while celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Guests will step back in time through immersive experiences, historical reenactments, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.

Veteran Torch Relay · Reenactments · Carriage Rides

Workshops · Live Entertainments · Sing-Alongs

Vendors · Children’s Games & Activities · Arts and Crafts

Veteran Torch Relay
9:00 AM

The day begins at 9:00 AM with a ceremonial Veteran Torch Relay departing from Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park.

The torch will travel through several community checkpoints along the route, carried forward as a symbol of the enduring flame of liberty first ignited during the American Revolution.

The relay’s final stretch leads to the grounds of Inn at Mystic, where the torch will arrive around noon. Its arrival marks the official opening of the festival with a ceremonial bonfire lighting, honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of our veterans.

Revolutionary-Era Festival
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the mansion grounds will transform into a lively Revolutionary-era celebration featuring:

Historical reenactments
Live entertainment and music
Artisan crafts and colonial trades
Educational demonstrations and workshops
Food vendors and family activities

Guests of all ages are invited to explore history in an immersive, festive setting.

The Patriots Table:
An Evening Period-Inspired Dinner

As the afternoon festivities conclude, the celebration continues with an optional ticketed period-inspired dinner. Gather for an evening meal inspired by the flavors and traditions of the Revolutionary era, bringing the day’s tribute to liberty to a memorable close.

Tickets are available now!