A Declaration Celebration @ Harriton House July 5, 2026

Join the Harriton Association for a festive community gathering to celebrate Charles Thomson, the Declaration of Independence and the 250th Anniversary of America's Founding. The program includes:

• Readings of the Declaration of Independence at 11:30 am & 2:00 pm
• Discovery sessions about the desk that Charles Thomson used when traveling with the Continental Congress
• Live bluegrass music with Summit Hill
• Yard Games
• A story corner featuring readings of Charles Thomson and the Declaration of Independence written and illustrated by Philip Johnston
• Community craft project
• Free celebratory ice cream

and more!

Bring a picnic from home or take it easy and order a boxed lunch to enjoy on the lawn. Boxed lunches are $25 each and include a sandwich, home made kettle potato chips, coleslaw, and a cookie or brownie. Sandwich choices and descriptions can be found in the link to TICKETS in this listing. B.Y.O. B., we will also have bottled water for sale on the day.

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