America 250 Event: Declaring Independence and Ice Cream Social

For the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, Montgomery County, PA, is hosting "Houses of Declaration,"a series of community-organized, live, public readings of the Declaration of Independence. These readings are designed to recreate the historic public readings of 1776, celebrating the county’s role as the "Gateway to Independence".

Hope Lodge will hold a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence and an explanation of framing and philosophy. of the document.by “Thomas Jefferson portrayed by actor Steven Edenbo” on Sunday, August 2nd fron 12 noon until 2 PM. In addition to the public reading, there will be music provided by Philly Fife and Drum Company and wrapped up with an enjoyable ice cream social.

Admission: This is a free America 250 event