The 17-year-old identical twin sisters Lilah and Ava Daniels are assisting the House of U.S.A. at Balboa Park in commemorating the 249th anniversary of Independence Day.
Historical personalities will speak about their roles in the American Revolution at the event, which will take place on the park’s HPR International Lawn Stage on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Lilah.
The twins say that performers will be disguised as Dr. Joseph Warren, William Lee, one of Washington’s slaves, George Washington, and Paul Revere.
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According to Ava, there will be food, including a cake-cutting ceremony, following the national song, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a presentation of colors.
As rising seniors at Canyon Crest Academy, the Daniels claimed they grew up going to the House of Pacific Relations cottages in Balboa Park for the Independence Day celebrations.
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“We wanted to volunteer at the house because we have always loved history,” Lilah remarked.
“The House of U.S.A.’s celebration marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence begins on Saturday,” she added.According to her, it’s the first of a number of activities that will take place throughout the year.
