Michelle Russell and her partner at the Contra Dance. Credit: ANNIE CARD / For the Ledger-Transcript
Lorraine and Richard Edmunds of Antrim at the Fourth of July cruiser show in Peterborough. Credit: ANNIE CARD / For the Ledger-Transcript
A fiddler and keyboardist provide music at the Contra Dance. Credit: ANNIE CARD / For the Ledger-Transcript
Mary and Ben Wiley of Rindge dance with their children. Credit: ANNIE CARD / For the Ledger-Transcript
Chris and Christine Moore of Charlotte, N.C. dance. Credit: ANNIE CARD / For the Ledger-Transcript
A classic car was decked out in American flags for the 250th. Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript
The three-legged race in Peterborough. Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript
Cecelia Barton-Pinna of Temple and her custom designs Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript
Children take part in a petting zoo as part of the 250th celebration in Peterborough. Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript

Locals gathered for an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July to celebrate 250 years of the United States of America hosted by The Monadnock Center for History and Culture on Saturday.

The day consisted of a classic car cruise-in, reading of the Declaration of Independence, old-fashioned games and ice cream, a community contradance and a 1876 Baseball Game to finish it off.

In addition to traditional American fun, the 10th annual Art Walk in the Park took place in Putnam and Depot Park. With local musicians spread out across downtown as participants perused the talent of local artisans and ate lunch at an old-fashioned cookout at Roy’s Market.