SHSMO Center for Missouri Studies
605 Elm St.
Columbia, Mo.
The State Historical Society of Missouri through its major sponsor Veterans United, is hosting a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 5 p.m., July 8, which will be simultaneously read across the country to mark the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration. Joining us to celebrate the anniversary is the Black Diamond Experience (music of Neil Diamond) and a portrayal of John and Abigail Adams by actors of the Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock. Tiger Stripe ice cream will be served, compliments of the Daughters of American Revolution Columbian Chapter.
Please join us for the reception at 4 p.m. The program opens with a Color Guard at 4:50 p.m. The public reading with members of the mid-Missouri community begins at 5 p.m., followed by entertainment until 7 p.m..
Free and open to the public - all ages welcome!