AUGUSTA - The town of Kittery will be holding an event to celebrate its 375th birthday as well as Independence Day on Saturday, June 25 at 9 AM. The celebration will include a reenactment of General William Whipple reading from the Declaration of Independence, the Piscataqua Rangers Jr. Fife and Drum Corps, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Color Guard and revolution-era reenactors from Captain Henry Dearborn's Company. Governor Janet Mills will also be in attendance.
"I'm excited for this event," said Mathieson. "It's always great seeing our community come together in celebration. I hope you will join us, along with Governor Mills, in observance of this historic milestone."
The event will be followed by a reception next door at the Kittery Historical and Naval Museum, where refreshments will be available.
WHO: Gov. Janet Mills & Rep. Kristi Mathieson, D-Kittery
WHAT: Town of Kittery Independence Day and 375th Anniversary Celebration
WHERE: Behind the Kittery Town Hall, 200 Rogers Rd
WHEN: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 9 AM