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July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence
July 4, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday, July 4, 2018
July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Please join the Daughters of the American Revolution in the Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Joseph Hewes Monument. This event has received the National Award as the Best Independence Day Celebration by the National Society in Washington DC.
A short biographical sketch of Hewes, the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, a prayer and wreath laying ceremony by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. The American Legion Post 40 Color Guard will present the colors.
Conversation with Joseph Hewes following the ceremony. (Joseph Hewes was an Edenton resident and signer of the Declaration of Independence.)
Celebrating 350th Anniversary of Chowan County
10am
1767 Chowan County Green – East Water Street
Free
252-482-2637