The reading at the White Horse Inn also marks the day in 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was first printed in a newspaper, specifically the Pennsylvania Evening Post, marking its public dissemination to a wide audience. PERRYSBURG — The Northwest Ohio Conservative Coalition (NWOCC) is sponsoring a public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Friday at Noon in Hood Park, 105 W. Front St. Declaration of Independence: A Transcription Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) Readers of the Virginia Ga-zette, published in the colonial capital of Williamsburg, waited until July 26 to read the legisla-tive council order to publish the Declaration of Independence in their newspapers – or gazettes – as early as July 20, 1776. *Lend your voice to our community reading of the Declaration of Independence. We’ll be reading the Declaration periodically between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. *Take a photo with the Minuteman Statue to share on social media. *Pick up a new No King, No Tyranny yard sign or replace your weathered lawn sign. *Free flags, stickers and copies of the Constitution while supplies last. Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence. To conclude to the 2020 Re-imagined American Independence Festival, we invite you to watch a community reading of the Declaration of Independence. Today's da This year, their July 4th event will include readings of the Declaration of Independence, a salute to the original 13 states by the Virginia Military Garrison, a Community Salute to America by the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band, and “Created Equal”, a museum theatre experience that explores the African American perspective Use the selected resources to frame a discussion around a close reading of the Declaration of Independence, paying attention to the various reasons why Americans wanted independence from Britain and how they expressed their intent. The Town of Trumbull will host our annual community reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front steps of Town Hall on July 4, 2025. This special event will feature citizen volunteers reading the Declaration, along with musical performances and patriotic presentations. The National Archives celebrated July 4 with a reading of the Declaration of Independence by reenactors from the American Revolutionary period. Former President Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, asserted that “It is every Americans’ right and obligation to read and interpret the Constitution for [themselves].” community reading of the Declaration of Independence is a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July and engage your citizens in the history and principles of the United States. Below are suggestions of how to organize and involve your community: Happy 4th of July! We are celebrating by reading and explaining the Declaration of Independence that was Adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. A Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Norman Rockwell Museum July 4, 2025 Senator Paul Mark, State Senator: When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth the From the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (and how to watch on TV or in person) to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, here's your guide to Fourth of July weekend in Boston. Understanding how the country was formed, where the freedoms came from, and educating the community is one of the reasons behind reading the Declaration of Independence at the courthouse this A Summer Reading List for America’s 250th Anniversary On July 4, 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As this milestone approaches, the team at the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation has curated a collection of books, podcasts, and events that explore the meaning and impact of the declaration from 1776 to today. Join us in Come Patriots, young and olde! Please join Lexington Alarm! on Friday, July 4th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a public community reading of the Declaration of Independence. We will be located across from the Minuteman Statue and next to Buckman Tavern on Bedford Street in Lexington Center. The Town of Trumbull will host our annual community reading of the Declaration of Independence on the front steps of Town Hall on July 4, 2025. This special event will feature citizen volunteers reading the Declaration, along with musical performances and patriotic presentations. Event Description: Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate our Declaration of Independence with July Fourth activities beginning at noon on the park's Washington’s Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place, with a "Warm-Up for the Declaration" followed by the reading of the Declaration. The "Warm-Up" will feature a park ranger in period clothing entertaining the crowd and giving a
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