Sharing the Spirit of America - America250KY

Location: Old State Capitol Lawn - reading will be on the front steps

Cost: FREE

As part of our nation’s 250th anniversary, communities across the nation are gathering to hear a historic reading of the Declaration of Independence on the exact date it was first read aloud to the public. In Kentucky, America250KY is gathering at the Old State Capitol. The Sons of the American Revolution Governor Isaac Shelby Chapter will open the event with a fife-and-drum presentation. Following the presentation, hear special guests read from our nation’s founding document and reflect on the past 250 years of American history. 

Readings are occurring in communities across the commonwealth. Check the link below to find one near you! https://hawaiiamerica250.org/sharing-the-spirit-of-america

Interested in hosting a reading? Check out the materials below to get started. Everyone is participating: schools, historical societies, garden clubs, youth groups, and more! (I have attached 3 documents in the email. The first includes text of the Declaration for reading, the second is a description of the event from Hawai’i, the national organizer, and the third document provides context for each section of the Declaration. 

Declaration of Independence

Event Description

Declaration Context