Concert on the Fourth

Bring family and friends to an exuberant musical celebration featuring a 35-piece, American brass band, and special guests, celebrating our Declaration of Independence.

• At 8:00 pm in the GSM Heritage Center’s Large Covered Amphitheater 

• Doors open at 6:30 pm. Overflow to be seated on the lawn.

• Complimentary American Flags For the First 300 Guests!

• Enjoy live portrayals of historically relevant characters in 1776 revolutionary-era costume.

• Thrilling music, led by internationally-celebrated conductor, Danny Griffin, includes rousing John Phillip Sousa marches, Appalachian-themed music, and a tuneful salute to active-duty military personnel and our beloved veterans.

• Fireworks Display in Downtown Townsend to follow! The concert ends with plenty of time to get there!

Admission is a suggested $10 donation to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, which houses a celebrated museum, a village of 18 authentic, historic homes and structures, indigenous peoples exhibits, and educational programs for children and adults.

Having joined the Heritage Center last December as its CEO, Francis Graffeo is energized to bring to life a special 4th of July celebration at the Heritage Center. “We aim to provide our guests with a moving, sensory, and participatory experience,” Graffeo explains, “one that delivers a rousing tribute to 18th-century American leaders, the world-changing declaration they created, and the very birth of the nation we cherish.” Graffeo encourages families to bring the kids and enjoy a spectacular Fourth of July.