America 100: The 1876 Centennial Exhibition

This year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of our Declaration of Independence. In 1876, we held a huge festival to honor the 100th anniversary. The first official World’s Fair held in the United States, it opened May 10 and closed November 10. Almost 10 million people flooded Philadelphia’s Fairmont Park to see the thousands of displays and exhibits. 37 countries and 26 states had exhibits, including Nebraska and Iowa. 

Please join us for this program that celebrates both the nation and the history of the impressive 1876 Centennial World's Fair. Attendees will also learn about the new and exciting inventions and treats that were first introduced at the 1876 Fair.