Liberty Fair, a once idyllic New England village, turns itself upside down as it prepares and presents a pageant honoring the last surviving general of the American Revolution. Center stage are the Jenney sisters: the highly dramatic Selena, practical Charlotte, introvert Louisa Jane, and the oh-so-twelve Eliza. Surrounded by friends and foes, parents and quirky townsfolk, they attempt to pull the spectacle through. But will the arrival of a handsome actor-director spell the downfall of Selena's bond with her best friend Meg? And what about the misunderstood Garrett Pomroy who, in secret, loves them both? What ensues is a battle of first loves, broken hearts, and full-blown theatrics, with a surprising twist to the happily ever after.