RivCo Museum To Host 'Ice Cream Social' With Patriotic Theme

RIVERSIDE, CA — America's 250th birthday will be the theme of a Museum of Riverside "ice cream social" planned for May 17, when visitors will be welcome to try free samples of nearly three dozen flavors, including "red, white & blue sherbet."

The Sunday social is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. on May 17 in the museum's Heritage House, 8193 Magnolia Ave.

The museum described the event as "a sweet afternoon that pairs 250 years of American history with one of Riverside's favorite traditions: the old- fashioned ice cream social."

The U.S. will officially turn 250 on July 4th, the date on which the Declaration of Independence was formally recognized in 1776. The instrument was then publicized and circulated far and wide, while war with Great Britain intensified.

The Museum of Riverside is among a variety of organizations throughout Riverside County hosting different functions ahead of the Fourth of July to mark the "Semiquincentennial."

"This free family-friendly event will include live music, crafts, games, house tours and, of course, plenty of ice cream," the museum stated.

Thrifty Ice Cream will be providing the treats, without charge, according to officials.

They said that one of the "surprise additions" is the red, white and blue sherbet.