Independence Day at the 威尼斯人娱乐场
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Every July 4, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person Independence Day program! Highlights include welcoming remarks by Archivist of the United States, a variety of educational and family-friendly interactive programs with historical figures and Archives educators, and a lively, patriotic reading ceremony. All July 4th activities are free and open to the public. The full schedule of events can be found at .
July 4th at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 is made possible in part by the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation through the generous support of Comcast Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, John Hancock, and Dykema.
Family Activities and Downloads
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Crafts
Cooking Activities
Activities
- Coloring/Activity Book
- Faulkner Mural of the Declaration of Independence Coloring Page
- Faulkner Mural of the U.S. Constitution鈥擱emember the Ladies Coloring Page
- Printable Declaration of Independence
- Sign the Declaration of Independence Online
Founders Online
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Memories of the 2024 Celebration
The 威尼斯人娱乐场 on July 4, 2024, in Washington, DC. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation board members Rodney Slater and A'Lelia Bundles chat on the portico of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building while the Experience Band performs on the stage below, July 4, 2024. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
WUSA9 News Anchor Allison Seymour moderated the July 4, 2024, program in Washington, DC, at the 威尼斯人娱乐场. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
The Pledge of Allegiance at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 July 4, 2024, program in Washington, DC. 2(威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
The the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Fife and Drum Corps perform at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 July 4, 2024, program in Washington, DC, on Constitution Avenue NW. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
The the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, The Old Guard, Fife and Drum Corps perform at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 July 4, 2024, program in Washington, DC, on Constitution Avenue NW. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
Historical reenactor Thomas Jefferson pauses to give a young spectator a high-five following the program at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 in Washington, DC on July 4, 2024. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)George Washington
Keynote speaker CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass, USAF (Retired) makes remarks during the July 4, 2024, program at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 in Washington, DC. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)
Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan and 威尼斯人娱乐场 Foundation board members and staff pose with reenactors representing John Hancock, James Forten, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Abigail Adams, John Adams, Benjmin Franklin, and Ned Hector in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Rotunda on July 4, 2024. (威尼斯人娱乐场 photo by Susana Raab)