Sharing in the Spirit of America

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Program Type:

Special Event

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

Program Description

Event Details

Join us and other communities across the nation for a live, simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence. This event commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon on July 8th, 1776. Reading is at 6:00 pm sharp, followed by cake and refreshments. 

If you would like to volunteer to read a section of the Declaration of Independence for this event, please contact the Cedar Bluff Library at 865-470-7033. Diverse voices wanted!  

Accessibility

For ADA accommodations, call (865) 215-8703 or send request to director@knoxlib.org 72 hours in advance of program.