Public Reading of the Declaration of Independenc

Name: Public Reading of the Declaration of Independenc
Start: 2025-07-04T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 10 E Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA 20180-8604, United States

Date & Time

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

10 E Broad Way, Lovettsville, VA 20180-8604, United States | Lovettsville, VA

Details

Join a July 4th Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Lovettsville
What: 6th Annual Public Declaration of Independence Reading sponsored by the Lovettsville Historical Society
When: Friday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: 10 East Broad Way, Lovettsville– St. James United Church of Christ
Contact: Lovettsville Historical Society at
540-822-4351
We all know the Declaration of Independence—or do we?
The Lovettsville Historical Society continues our tradition of a public reading of the Declaration so all can hear it and ponder its message, its pledge, its inspiration, and how far we yet need to reach out to meet its ideals.
Our founding document will be read with seven local readers placed around the historic St. James Church and balcony—one reader, of course, reading in German because we’re the “German Settlement”! The 1901 church’s special acoustics make for a wonderful antiphonal reading that will give you a memorable experience. There will be an opportunity for audience participation as well. Those attending will then have a chance to sign a large copy of the Declaration with the original signers, reasserting our hopes and beliefs, whatever our current shortfalls may be. Then we will ring the church bell in celebration!
Join us where the Lovettsville Historical Society presents its monthlySecond Sunday Lecture Series at St. James United Church of Christ, 10 E. Broadway in Lovettsville at 10:00 a.m. Then you can adjourn around the corner for coffee or lunch.