Declaration of Independence reading at the McLennan County Courthouse

Declaration on a picture-perfect day

STILLWATER — On a picture-perfect July 4, Saratoga National Historical Park welcomed visitors on Friday afternoon to listen to a live reading of the Declaration of Independence, one of the United States of America's three Charters of Freedom. The other two are the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Declaration of Independence reading across Texas

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- On July 3rd, the day before Fourth festivities, many counties across Texas took part in a unique tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence at their local courthouses. The initiative began with the Texas criminal defense lawyers association, as a reminder of the principles this country was founded on. The Fourth of July is often associated with fireworks, barbecues, and celebrations. But for some, it is also…

Celebrate the Fourth by reading the Declaration of Independence

Every year we republish the Declaration of Independence. 2025 is different. Read it with friends. Read it with family. Read it from every mountaintop.

Declaration of Independence reading at the McLennan County Courthouse

Waco attorneys gathered Thursday for their annual Independence Day reading of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, a scene repeated in more than 100 Texas counties.

Small group declares its independence

A quiet revolution kicked off as the Declaration of Independence was read to a small crowd.

Cambridge Hosts 2nd Annual Reading of Declaration of Independence

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – David Rose is the Dorchester County Town Crier, a role that comes with reading the Declaration of Independence on the 4th of July. And for David, it’s a big honor to be the one ringing the bell on the holiday. Rose says, “It was kind of missing that celebration of the declaration. I think it was an inspiring document that could be read out loud and to get people together to hear it. Now, most of the people haven’t heard the who…