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Special Event

Event

Declaration of Independence Reading

Minute Man National Historical Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Event begins at 2:30 at the North Bridge. Parking is available at 174 Liberty Street, Concord and at 235 Monument Street, Concord

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, July 4, 2025

Time:

2:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Type of Event

Living History
Talk

Program begins at the benches at the North Bridge at 2:30

Description

Celebrate July 4th at Minute Man! Join park rangers and volunteers as we mark the anniversary of our nation's independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord's North Bridge. The reading at the North Bridge will be followed by musket volleys from the Tenth Massachusetts Regiment.

This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A crowd of people gather at the North Bridge battle site to hear the Declaration of Independence
A crowd of people gather at the North Bridge battle site to hear the Declaration of Independence
Park staff, volunteers and visitors celebrate the Declaration of Independence
NPS photo
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