This year our national holiday occurs on Friday, July 4, 2025. Join fellow citizens at 9:00 A.M. on the grounds of Portsmouth Free Public Library to read aloud portions of our nation’s founding document, the Declaration of Independence, adopted unanimously by a fledgling Congress 249 years ago on July 4, 1776. Copies will be available or bring your own. We welcome families--children are encouraged to read a passage. In case of rain we will meet inside the library in the Mello Program Room.
Please provide your own chair or blanket and dress for the weather. Some participants like to wear red, white and blue for the occasion. By about 9:30, you will be on your way to parades and cookouts and other celebrations of the day.
Room Reservation:
Friday, July 04
Program Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
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Event Location:
Contact Name:
Carolyn Magnus
Contact Phone Number:
683-9457
Contact Email:
director@portsmouthlibrary.org