Independence Day at the Mansion
Date & Time
Sat Jul 04 2026 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
Location
John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion | Harrisburg, PA
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Details
Friday, July 4th, 10am - 1pm
The Historical Society of Dauphin County will present the 16th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th, from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Declaration will be read by John Harris, Jr., portrayed by reenactor David Biser.
Readings will take place on the hour at 10:00am & 12:00pm. This is the perfect way to spend time before enjoying the City's Food Trucks at Riverfront Park!
Admission to readings of the Declaration is free.
A tour of the Harris-Cameron Mansion will be offered after the 10am reading at a special price of $4.00. HSDC members, children six and under, and any police, fire, first responder and military members and their families will be admitted free.
*** There will also be a used book sale inside the Mansion during the event.
The Historical Society of Dauphin County will present the 16th annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday, July 4th, from the porch of the John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion. The Declaration will be read by John Harris, Jr., portrayed by reenactor David Biser.
Readings will take place on the hour at 10:00am & 12:00pm. This is the perfect way to spend time before enjoying the City's Food Trucks at Riverfront Park!
Admission to readings of the Declaration is free.
A tour of the Harris-Cameron Mansion will be offered after the 10am reading at a special price of $4.00. HSDC members, children six and under, and any police, fire, first responder and military members and their families will be admitted free.
*** There will also be a used book sale inside the Mansion during the event.
Event Location
John Harris Simon Cameron Mansion, 219 S Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17104-1619, United StatesEvent Host
Historical Society of Dauphin County
