Mary Katharine Goddard, the Woman Whose Name Appears on the Declaration of Independence

Mary Katharine Goddard, the Woman Whose Name Appears on the Declaration of Independence

Likely the United States' first woman employee, this newspaper publisher was a key figure in promoting the ideas that fomented the Revolution

R.I. State Archives to showcase Declaration of Independence on July 4

At left is the first Newport printing of the Declaration of Independence by Solomon Southwick, facsimile, 1776. At right is a copy by Mary Katherine Goddard printing, 1777. (Rhode Island State Archives)Honor the history behind Independence Day with a visit to the Rhode Island State Archives for a once-a-year showing of the state’s trio of copies of the Declaration of Independence. The special holiday display will be open for visitors from 9 a.m.…

Rhode Island State Archives to display Declaration of Independence during special holiday hours - What's Up Newp

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. “The State Archives are the keepers of three beautifully-preserved pieces of […] The post Rhode Island State Archives to display Declaration of Independence during special holiday hours app…

Declaration of Independence to be read at Fairfield Town Hall

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP — The annual reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, July 4, at Fairfield Town Hall. Fairfield Town Hall is located approximately 15 miles north of Crosby or 5 miles south of Emily on Highway 6, just north of the intersection of State Highway 6 and County Road 36.  Start your holiday by acknowledging the document that established our independence as a nation no longer under colonial rule.  …