Sharing the Spirit of America: Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Jul 8, 2026 5pm - 6:30pm
Location & Parking
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Details
Join us in the Rotunda for a historic nationwide initiative as citizens across all 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia unite to read the Declaration of Independence. Commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading on July 8, 1776, this reading celebrates our shared principles and reflects on the unalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness which continue to define the American spirit today.
Live patriotic music compliments of the Minnesota State Band.
This event is hosted by the Governor’s Committee for Minnesota America 250 in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society.
