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July 4th Celebration

National Archives Building on the Constitution Avenue steps between 7th and 9th Streets.
Washington, DC

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 9:00 a.m. EDT

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Indoor seating is available in the William G. McGowan Theater. Email  specialevents@nara.gov.

Monday, July 4
9-9:45 a.m. 
Live musical performance by Brass Connection

10–11 a.m.
Declaration of Independence Reading Ceremony -  Watch the Live Stream  YouTube button

Greetings from Allison Seymour, Fox 5 News Anchor 
Presentation of colors by the Continental Color Guard*
Performance of the National Anthem by Caleb Green
Performance by the Fife and Drum Corps*
Remarks by Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero 
Dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by re-enactors including Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Ned Hector, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington

*Continental Color Guard and Fife and Drum Corps provided by U.S. 3rd Infantry, the Old Guard

11–11:45 a.m. 
Live musical performance by Brass Connection

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Boeing Learning Center

  • Take part in hands-on family activities, including storytime and crafts.
  • Between noon and 4 p.m., meet Revolutionary figures Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Ned Hector, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington.

July 4th at the National Archives is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation with the generous support of John Hancock and Dykema.

 

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people in colonial costumes with child

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.

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