“When in the Course of human events … We hold these truths to be self-evident … That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed.“
These words/phrases are among the 1,322 words of the Declaration of Independence signed by 56 representatives of 13 states in 1776.
Now take your turn at reading the words that separated the colonies from Great Britain and began the independence of the United States of America.
Join members of the Soldiers’ Monument Commission on Thursday, July 4, at the Crown Street Memorial and Park. Beginning at 3 pm that day, we will stage a public reading of the Declaration with members of the community reading various sections.
The monument will be open from 2 to 4 pm on July 4. All those there at 3 pm will be asked to take part in reading.