Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. It was family fun at The Dillard House on July 4 for annual Independence Day celebrations. The Dillard House has been celebrating the tradition for decades. Pictured enjoying their buffet meal are Emmy Lim, 6; David Lim; John Dillard, Legacy Ventures and Manager of The Dillard House; Stella Lim; and Colette Lim, 4, dressed in patriotic attire as they enjoy the festivities.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Fireworks lit up the night sky in Dillard on Friday, July 4, as the community celebrated Independence Day with a bang. Hotel guests had the opportunity to view the impressive fireworks show from the VIP area.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Archie and Stephanie Tabor enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner at The Dillard House on July 4, for the annual Independence Day celebration.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Crowds of people turned out to The Dillard House on July 4 to celebrate Independence Day with delicious barbeque and spend time with loved ones.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Hudson Rathbun, 6; Isabelle Depa; Nora Rathbun, 3; Rita Houck and Steven Rathbun enjoy July 4 festivities and a delicious BBQ buffet at The Dillard House.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Fireworks lit up the night sky in Dillard on Friday, July 4, as the community celebrated Independence Day with a bang. Hotel guests had the opportunity to view the impressive fireworks show from the VIP area.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Fireworks lit up the night sky in Dillard on Friday, July 4, as the community celebrated Independence Day with a bang. Hotel guests had the opportunity to view the impressive fireworks show from the VIP area.
Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. The Dillard House fireworks began at dark on Friday, July 4, and lit up the valley in a colorful celebration for Independence Day. Hotel guests had the opportunity to view the impressive fireworks show from the VIP area.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Many families have traveled to The Dillard House for the annual Independence Day celebration for decades. Pictured are Emilio Hagan; Emma Hagan; Tim Hagan, Jr.; Estela Hagan; Jon Mull; Prima Mull; Laurie Hagan; and Tim Hagan, Sr. from St. Petersburg, Fla. The family has been coming to The Dillard House for many years.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. Cathy Gomez, Andres Vargas, and Doris Sterling along with dog “Atlas” relax on the porch at The Dillard House during the July 4 annual event.
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Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. There were many fun activities for Dillard House guests to enjoy, such as the game of cornhole, during the Friday, July 4, Independence Day celebration.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Dillard House hotel guests had the opportunity to view fireworks from the VIP section. They also got to enjoy a special selection of desserts.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Dillard House hotel guests had the opportunity to view fireworks from the VIP section. They also got to enjoy a special selection of desserts.
Photo courtesy of Conner Horn. The Dillard House hotel guests got the VIP treatment on Friday, July 4, as they got to view Independence Day fireworks and special desserts from the VIP area. The fireworks began at dark.
Megan Horn/The Clayton Tribune. The Dillard House hotel guests got the VIP treatment on Friday, July 4, as they got to view Independence Day fireworks and special desserts from the VIP area. The fireworks began at dark.
It was a truly American event at The Dillard House on Independence Day last weekend as locals and visitors enjoyed another celebration at the historic landmark.
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