There's nothing quite as patriotic as spending the fourth of July at the home of the 23rd president of the United States who just happens to be from Indianapolis. The Benjamin Harrison home, located in downtown Indianapolis holds it's annual ice cream social every year on the fourth of July.
In keeping with true Indianapolis history a re-enactment of Harrison's speech accepting the 1888 presidential nomination, given from his home, will also take place on Saturday. In addition to ice cream and tradtional victorian games such as croquet, Silly Safaris, a caricaturist, a juggler, a magician, a Thomas Jefferson re-enactor, the Indianapolis Fire Dept. (with fire truck) and traditional musicians will also be on hand providing entertainment for the whole family.
After attending with my then three year old last year I would suggest arriving early and having the adults take turns touring the house if they're interested. It's a great tour for history buffs, but not so great for little kids. Keep them outside where the fun and games are.