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Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Sharing the Spirit of America

When:

July 8, 2026 · 5:45 PM

Where:

Historic Halifax, NC

Source:

NC State Parks – Events

On July 8, Americans in every U.S. state and territory will gather to read the Declaration of Independence simultaneously. Spanning multiple time zones and thousands of miles, this nationwide event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration's printing and distribution throughout the colonies. In North Carolina, this will happen at 6p.m. at Halifax State Historic Site. Join fellow North Carolinians in taking part in this historic nationwide observance and hear the words that helped l