Celebrate the Declaration of Independence and See a Rare 1776 Newspaper Printing

Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk will give a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the White Plains City Hall, with a group of soldiers/musicians playing period fife and drum music, engaging the public with calls of “Huzzah!” and “Down with the King!” The program begins with greetings from local officials, including Mayor Thomas Roach, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by local scouts, recognition of veterans, and brief remarks from Constance Kehoe, President of Revolutionary Westchester 250.
 
After the event, the public is invited into the City Hall Rotunda to view a special exhibit of historic documents, including a rare July 11, 1776 newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence. The pop-up exhibit, organized by White Plains-based historic documents dealer Seth Kaller, will also include an exact facsimile of the engrossed Declaration, an Alexander Hamilton love letter, and other rare documents related to America’s struggle for freedom and independence.
 
This free program is organized by the City of White Plains Recreation & Parks Department in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250.
 
Tuesday, July 11, 12:30 p.m. White Plains City Hall, 255 Main Street, White Plains, N.Y. Park at Hamilton-Main Garage, 365 Hamilton Avenue (behind City Hall) or White Plains Center Garage, 237 Martine Avenue (across the street).