Young history buffs help plan Declaration of Independence party in Balboa Park

Ava and Lilah Daniels Photo courtesy of Lilah Daniels Identical twin sisters Lilah and Ava Daniels are helping the House of U S A in Balboa Park celebrate Independence Day s th anniversary The event on the park s HPR International Lawn Stage from a m to p m Saturday will feature speeches from historical figures about their contributions to the American Revolution Lilah announced According to the twins there will be actors dressed as George Washington and Paul Revere as well as William Lee one of Washington s slaves and Dr Joseph Warren Ava noted that after a presentation of colors the national anthem and the Pledge of Allegiance there will be food including a cake cutting ceremony The Daniels rising seniors at Canyon Crest Academy noted they attended the Independence Day parties at the House of Pacific Relations cottages in Balboa Park while growing up We both have reliably loved history which is why we needed to volunteer at the house Lilah commented She addd that Saturday s event begins the House of U S A s celebration marking years since the Declaration of Independence It s kicking off a bunch of events that are going to happen all throughout the year she announced