U.S. at 250: Declaration of Independence Readings

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Date(s): Sunday, June 28, 2026
Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
Venue: Top of the Park
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Ann Arbor Summer Festival is celebrating the 250th birthday of the US in conjunction with UM’s Clements Library. Hear the Declaration of Independence brought to life through a public read-aloud in celebration of its 250th anniversary. With many voices sharing the text, this program highlights the power of words meant to be heard—then and now.

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The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan is a research library and paper archive that collects, preserves, and makes available historical and cultural resources about the history of North America and the Caribbean. Its holdings—maps, graphics, manuscripts, and books—are especially strong in 18th- and 19th-century American history.

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Event Details
  • Date(s): Sunday, June 28, 2026
  • Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
  • Cost: Free
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  • Organizer: Ann Arbor Summer Festival
  • Organizer Phone: Not Provided
  • Organizer Email: Not Provided

Venue: Top of the Park
Address: 915 E. Washington St, Ann Arbor

   
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