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Daily Declaration Reading with the History Makers
Beyond the big noon and 6 PM reenactments, Historic Philadelphia’s costumed History Makers give a short daily reading of the Declaration of Independence behind Independence Hall, by the Commodore John Barry statue, at 3:45 PM — so on the 250th anniversary you can catch the Declaration read three times in one day. Famous and not-so-famous “History Makers” recite the document and stick around for pictures. Free; runs Tuesday–Saturday, June 2 through September 7.
WhereBehind Independence Hall (John Barry Statue)
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
CostFree
OrganizerHistoric Philadelphia, Inc.
Source: https://historicphiladelphia.org/events/declaration-reading/. Details can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.
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- 7:00 PM Thompson Performing Arts Series: Jumper — Doylestown Central Park
- 7:00 PM America's 250th Celebration — Hunterdon Symphony & Fireworks
- TBA Middlesex County Music-in-the-Park (Wednesday concerts)
- 8:00 PM Plays-in-the-Park: '1776' (outdoor musical)
- 12:05 PM Somerset Patriots vs. Reading Fightin Phils (day game)
- 12:00 PM Trenton Heritage Week Finale — 250th Proclamation of the Declaration & History Fest250
- All day Philadelphia African Restaurant Week (through July 12)
- 5:00 PM Center City District Sips (Wednesday happy hour)
- 11:00 AM Christ Church — Guided & Self-Guided Tours
- 12:00 PM First Public Reading of the Declaration — 250th Reenactment (Independence Square)
- TBA Great Essentials Exhibit — West Wing of Independence Hall (newly reopened)
- 4:00 PM Parks on Tap — Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center