Reading Locations

Sharing the Spirit of America - July 8, 2026

On July 8, 2026, Americans in all 50 States and 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, and Minor Outlying Islands of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence together, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the date of its first public reading. Explore the map below to see where communities across our great nation will be participating in this historic commemoration.