Event
Living History: Re-enactment of the First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
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Fee:
Free.Dates & Times
Date:
Monday, July 8, 2019
Time:
11:45 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Living History
Description
On July 8, 1776, Colonel John Nixon strode to a platform behind The Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall) and read aloud to throngs of people the Declaration of Independence. Help celebrate by joining park staff in our annual commemorative re-enactment of this historic event. Free copies of the Declaration will be given out to all visitors.
An 18th century dance part will follow the reading.
Reservation or Registration: No
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