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July 4th Celebration

ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ Building on the Constitution Avenue steps between 7th and 9th Streets.
Washington, DC

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Indoor seating is available in the . EmailÌý specialevents@nara.gov.

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

10–11 a.m.
Declaration of Independence Reading CeremonyÌý-Ìý Ìý

Greetings from Allison Seymour, Fox 5 News AnchorÌý
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 StatesÌýDavid S. FerrieroÌý
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.Ìý
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 ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ is made possible in part by the ÍþÄá˹ÈËÓéÀÖ³¡ Foundation with the generous support of John Hancock and Dykema.

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people in colonial costumes with child