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SUMMARY:Patriots in the Park: Commemorating The First Public Reading of The Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:\nJuly 8 is the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, which took place on July 8, 1776, in Philadelphia, four days after the document was adopted by the Continental Congress. Colonel John Nixon read the declaration to the public in what is now called Independence Square. \nPartnering with Daughters of the American Revolution Suffolk Constantia Chapter, Suffolk Tourism is please to present Patriots in the Park: Commemorating The First Public Reading of The Declaration of Independence, Wednesday, July 8, 5:00 – 8:00pm, at Downtown Festival Park (215 W Washington St). Free and open to the public.\nActivities include:\n\n\nOfficial reading of the Declaration of Independence\nCivil Air Patrol Presentation of Colors\nNational Anthem by Dr. Joleen Neighbours\nThe Second Ending Brass Quintet\nFife & Drum\nLiving History Reenactors\nMerchants & Exhibitors\n“All-American Picnic Food”\n\n
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LOCATION:215 W Washington St. Suffolk, Virginia 23434
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