Events: Head to Historic Brattonsville July 4

Support group

Overeaters Anonymous, 6:45 p.m. Thursdays, River Hills Community Church, Room 116, 104 Hamilton’s Ferry Road, Lake Wylie. piedmontintergroup.org

Catch rain

Rain Barrels, 11 a.m. July 3, Glencairn Learning Center, 825 Edgemont Ave., Rock Hill. Learn how to make a rain barrel duing First Friday in the Garden workshop, led by Clemson Extension Agent Paul Thompson.

Historic celebration

Independence Day at Hightower Hall, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4, Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells. A celebration of Independence from King George takes place at Hightower Hall, the antebellum home of John Bratton Jr. Fiddlers will play tunes of liberty and freedom with open calls to dance “Sellenger’s Round” and the “Virginia Reel” on the front lawn. The grounds will be set-up with wickets and mallets for a tournament game of Pall Mall. Toys and games keep the young ones entertained while the big kids play an old-fashion ball game of Rounders. Twenty historical interpreters dressed in period clothing offer cooking demonstrations, house tours and more. Event culminates with a reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front steps of Hightower Hall at 3:30 p.m. Picnics and blankets welcome; food available for purchase. Admission: adults $6, seniors $5, ages 4-17 $3. 803-684-2327; chmuseums.org

Symphony series

The Charlotte Symphony’s Summer Pops Series, Sundays through July 3, Charlotte. Gates open at 5 p.m., prelude performances begin at 7 p.m., and the Charlotte Symphony performs at 8:15 p.m. Tickets for the June concerts: $12; July 3 tickets: $16. charlottesymphony.org

Puppet show

The Big, Bad Little Red Pig Show, 10:30-11:15 a.m. June 26, Lake Wylie Public Library. Lee Bryan, “That Puppet Guy,” returns with his twisted tangle of tales featuring the Big Bad Wolf from two favorite childhood stories. For ages 3-11. yclibrary.org

Mystery fun

Mystery and Mayhem, 3-4:30 p.m. July 9, Lake Wylie Public Library. Join fans of “Sherlock” and “Dr. Who” to compete in trivia contests, create crafts inspired by both series, and enjoy British snacks. For ages 11-17. Call 803-831-7774 to register. yclibrary.org

Kayak together

Lake Wylie Family Kayaking, 10 a.m.-noon July 10, McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. Paddle the border of the Carolinas with views of the Buster Boyd Bridge and Copperhead Island. Search for wildlife and learn about the Nature Preserve. All equipment and instruction provided. Children ages 5-9 are required to share a tandem kayak with an adult. Meet at the waterfront programming area. Cost: Single Kayak, $15, Tandem Kayak, $20. Other dates: July 17 and July 31. Registration required. 704-588-5224; parkandrec.com

Super Reader

Super Reader Extravaganza, 10:30-11:15 a.m. July 10, Lake Wylie Public Library. Chad Crews combines storytelling, comedy, music, magic and a few critters to encourage children to read. For ages 3-11. yclibrary.org

Huck’s Defeat

Reenactment of the Battle of Huck’s Defeat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 11 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 12, Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Road, McConnells. Focuses on the story of Capt. Christian Huck, a Loyalist officer noted for his “particular dislike for the Scotch-Irish Presbyterians in the South Carolina backcountry or ‘rebels’ as the British called them.” Featuring more than 150 reenactors to bring this pivotal American Revolutionary skirmish to life with three battle reenactments on horseback, firing guns and cannons. Battle reenactments are scheduled for Saturday with the Stallings/Williams Battle at 11 a.m. and the Battle of Huck’s Defeat at 2 p.m.; and on Sunday at 2 p.m. - the Battle of Hanging Rock. The Sons of the American Revolution will present a memorial wreath-laying ceremony at noon Saturday. An 18th-century Worship Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Oak Grove. Sutlers will be selling period wares on the grounds. Food and refreshments will be available for purchase. Admission: adults, $8; seniors, $6; youth 4-17, $4. chmuseums.org/brattonsville/

Go wild

WildLife, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 11, Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, 6500 S. New Hope Road, Belmont. ZimSculpt provides the inspiration for this mini-exhibition of Zimbabwean wildlife. Learn about what types of wildlife inhabit Zimbabwe, details about the animals and get up close to remarkable exhibit pieces on loan from Museum of York County. Free with garden admission: $12.95 adults, $11.95 seniors 60 and older, $6.95 ages 2-12. 704-825-4490; DSBG.org

About animals

Survival! Animal Adaptations, 3-4 p.m. July 12, McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. Explore survival techniques through adaptations of animals that live in McDowell Nature Preserve. For ages 8 and older. Dress for hiking outdoors and bring water. 704-588-5224; parkandrec.com

Juggling show

Spin Cycle Juggling, 10:30-11:15 a.m. July 17, Lake Wylie Public Library. Ken Julian and Austin Bruckner will entertain with amazing juggling skills. For ages 3-11.

Explore space

Space: The Final Frontier, 3-4:30 p.m. July 23, Lake Wylie Public Library. Enjoy an afternoon of space exploration with games and crafts inspired by Star Trek and Star Wars. For ages 11-17. Call 803-831-7774 to register, starting July 9. yclibrary.org

Tale time

Stone Soup, 10:30-11:15 a.m. July 24, Lake Wylie Public Library. Porkchop Productions adapts the famous folk tale, with lots of audience participation. For ages 3-11. yclibrary.org

Nature hike

Track Trails: Nature’s Hide & Seek, 3-4 p.m. July 26, McDowell Nature Preserve, Steele Creek. Take a guided nature hike to see what’s at the preserve. Participants receive the Nature’s Hide & Seek guide to aid in exploring the woods in search of local flora and fauna. Covers an easy 1.2 mile hike. For ages 8 and older. Dress for hiking outdoors and bring water. 704-588-5224; parkandrec.com

Library circus

Superheroes of the Circus, 10:30-11:15 a.m. July 31, Lake Wylie Public Library. Lee Andrews Productions presents Lew-E the clown and his clown car, which produces all sorts of silly things. For ages 3-11. yclibrary.org

This story was originally published June 26, 2015 at 2:56 PM with the headline "Events: Head to Historic Brattonsville July 4."