# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: An evening for 250 years of independence -- FreedomSpeak.
A patriotic and family-friendly community celebration. Free, non-political, and built around the freedoms we share.

Two and a half centuries of self-government, of speech and assembly, of the quiet daily work of being free together. We gather to remember the words that made us, the voices that kept us, and the freedoms that still belong to us all.

? June 30, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
? The Fingernail, Howard Amon Park, Richland, WA

Enjoy a relaxing summer evening outdoors with family and friends! Bring your lawn chairs, favorite snacks.
✅ Free Admission
✅ Family-Friendly
✅ Alcohol-Free Event

--What to expect--

Historical Reflections
A series of speeches on life in 1776, the founding of the Constitution, the Great Debate, and the long impact of freedom on the American experiment.

Patriotic Songs
Sing along to The Star-Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, and My Country 'Tis of Thee. Lyrics available on site via QR code.

Presentation of the Colors
A formal ceremony joined by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution, honoring the flag and the country it represents.

Recognition of Veterans
A dedicated moment within the program to thank the service members past and present who have safeguarded our freedoms.

--Schedule--

5:50
Musical pre-show including Proud to be an American

6:00
Welcome, overview & introductions Sam Cooley, master of ceremonies

6:10
Presentation of the colors Mid-Columbia SAR Color Guard

6:30
Common Sense: a book that stirred a nation by Robi Sen

7:20
Diverse nation: Slaves Fought For America's Freedom by Arthur Broady

7:45
Freedom to be me, 250 years later by Dr. Catherine Wiberg

7:55
Let freedom live by Brian Kreitzer

--More Information--
https://freedomspeak.us/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richland/freedom-speak-an-evening-for-250-years-of-independence/200030259516829
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Richland
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Howard Amon Fingernail
- **lat**: 46.275380054467
- **long**: -119.27264265778
- **full address**: Howard Amon Fingernail, Richland, Washington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence being held?
  - **A:** Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence takes place on Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 30 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Howard Amon Fingernail, Richland, Washington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence?
  - **A:** Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence is organized by Arthur  Scrapper  Broady.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Freedom Speak - An evening for 250 years of Independence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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