History meets the arts at the Bayou Bend Family Days Independence Day Celebration, when the country’s founding is commemorated in American Colonial style. Family activities (sans the modern luxuries of electricity and computer gadgetry – this is Colonial style, remember), crafts, refreshments and entertainment are all on the agenda. There’s even an over-size Declaration of Independence for everyone to sign. 1 to 5 p.m. 6003 Memorial Drive. For information, call 713-639-7750 or visit www.mfah.org. Free.

Mon., July 4, 2011

This article appears in Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2011.