July 4 – Public Reading of the United States Declaration of Independence
Posted by Dustin Horton // June 25, 2011 // Calendar of Events
10am, Homer Congregational Church, Homer Green. Charles W. Jermy, Jr. and Charles W. Jermy III will present the historical background of the events that led up to its adoption in 1776. All who want to participate will be invited to read a short portion of the Declaration itself. Following the reading, the bells in the churches and other buildings surrounding the Green will be rung 50 times, and signal cannons will be fired in front of the Bandstand. Everyone is welcome, families in particular, and there is no charge. For more information, please call Bud or Chip at 607/749-4365 or send an e-mail message to cwj1@cornell.edu.
