# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as a partner site with Chesapeake Crossroads Heritage Area in a nationwide initiative led by the Hawai‘i America250 Commission for a synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence across the United States. Together, we will commemorate and recreate the historic moment when the Declaration was first read publicly throughout the colonies on July 8, 1776. 


Community members are invited to take part in this special event featuring a public reading of the Declaration of Independence, live music from the Maryland Community Band's Clarinet Choir, and a community picnic. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase. Come celebrate our nation's history and enjoy an evening of community and music. 


Date: July 8

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Reading will begin at 6:00 EST.

This is a free event.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shady-side/spirit-of-america-declaration-of-independence-reading/200030217347702
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, trips-adventures, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 27

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Shady Side
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1418 EW Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD, United States, Maryland 20764
- **lat**: 38.84957
- **long**: -76.51193
- **full address**: 1418 EW Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD, United States, Maryland 20764

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading being held?
  - **A:** Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 1418 EW Shady Side Rd, Shady Side, MD, United States, Maryland 20764.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading?
  - **A:** Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading is organized by Captain Avery Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading 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 Shady Side, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Spirit of America Declaration of Independence Reading sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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