Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4

Morristown, N.J. – Celebrate the Fourth of July with a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event will take place at the Washington’s Headquarters grounds, 30 Washington Place beginning at 12pm on July 4, 2024.

The event will feature a variety of activities, including the promotion of Junior Ranger Programs and interactive demonstrations by reenactors from the 2nd New Jersey regiment.

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Visitors can join in singing soldier songs from the era, explore period-correct tents displaying what soldiers would have carried with them, and learn about the daily lives of soldiers during the Revolutionary War. These activities will be followed by the reading of the Declaration .

At 1:00 pm , the "Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence" will take place. Attendees will be encouraged to cheer along with park rangers and reenactors as they denounce tyranny and praise liberty. At the conclusion of the reading, attendees are welcome to visit the Washington's Headquarters Museum and enjoy the park grounds.

Visitors are asked to bring water to drink and a chair or a blanket to sit on the ground and are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather, including wearing a hat and sunscreen. It is a rain-or-shine event.

Due to limited parking, guests are encouraged to carpool or walk to the event. Finally, due to ongoing rehabilitation and visitor accessibility construction work at the Ford Mansion, the mansion will not be open for tours on July 4.

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All activities will take place at the Washington’s Headquarters area and are free of charge. The Jockey Hollow Visitor Center and Wick House will be closed on July 4, but Jockey Hollow’s grounds and trails will be open.

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