Easton celebrated Heritage Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the reading of the Declaration of Independence in the city in 1776, on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

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People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)People walk among stands Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Members of the 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group stand by their tent Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Members of the 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group stand by their tent Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

The American flag flies from a crane Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)The American flag flies from a crane Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
Members of the 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group march Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Members of the 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group march Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)
A paper mache replica of the Liberty Bell sits on display next to a painting of Betsy Ross making the first American Flag on Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)A paper mache replica of the Liberty Bell sits on display next to a painting of Betsy Ross making the first American Flag on Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)

Members of 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group rehearse in the rain Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)Members of 1st Battalion of New Jersey Volunteers reenactment group rehearse in the rain Saturday, July 11, 2026, during the Heritage Day festival in Easton. The festival showcases local and regional history and the heritage of many groups with reenactment events, recreational activities and musical performances. (Jon Chiu/The Morning Call)