Sharing the Spirit of America

Join us for a free, non-ticketed evening in Greenfield Village as we partake in a nationwide commemoration of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
July 8 will mark the 250th anniversary of this historic moment and community gatherings across the country will simultaneously recreate the occasion with synchronized public readings at exactly 6 p.m. Evening entry to Greenfield Village will be free to the public as The Henry Ford hosts Michigan’s signature Declaration of Independence reading.
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the Village Green brought to life with live music, historic vignettes and Centennial games. Interactive activities will offer guests the chance to connect with community, reflect on history and explore shared wishes for the future of our country. At 6 p.m., the same time the Declaration was first publicly read 250 years ago, a group of distinguished readers will present the Declaration of Independence in front of Town Hall.
The experience includes:
📜 Reading of the Declaration of Independence
🌼 1876 Centennial Games on the Green
🎩 Living History vignettes
🎶 Live musical performances
🖋️ Interactive activities commemorating the Declaration of Independence
🍦 A variety of food and beverage options available for purchase
➕ And more!
For more information on Sharing the Spirit of America, please visit: THF.org/sharingthespirit
This experience is part of The Henry Ford’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. For a complete list of our America250 experiences, please visit: THF.org/America250