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SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the first public reading o
 f the Declaration of Independence on 8 July 1776 by attending a 2026 pub
 lic reading of the Declaration of Independence.\n\n\nJoin members of Fra
 nklin County's Del Webb at Traditions Veteran's Club for the 250th anniv
 ersary of the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of
  the State House in Philadelphia (now Independence Hall) July 8\, 1776. 
 The Declaration will be read by guest speakers from the Franklin County 
 community and local government at exactly noon.  Refreshments will be se
 rved from 11:30am - 2:30pm.  Come enjoy lunch\, support local veterans a
 nd listen to the words of the Declaration of Independence from the lens 
 of modern day America.  All members of community are encouraged to join 
 the festivities.  There is no cost to attend. The Del Webb at Traditions
  Veteran's Club will be collecting donations at this event to support lo
 cal veteran organizations.\n\n\nThis is a community event that is endors
 ed by the Franklin County America 250 committee.\n\nSource: NC State Par
 ks (Triangle)\nhttps://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/public-reading-of-the-de
 claration-of-independence
LOCATION:Bud's Tavern\, 823 Youngsville Road\, Youngsville\, NC 27596
URL:https://events.dncr.nc.gov/event/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of
 -independence
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