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Reading of the Declaration of Independence, Leesburg
Saturday, August 12, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Category: CHAPTER SPONSORED EVENT

Host/POC:  Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter
Location: Loudoun County Courthouse, Spirit of Loudoun Rev War Memorial, 18 East Market St., Leesburg, VA.

Details:  On August 12, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read from Leesburg's original court building doorway. The SMJC Chapter will re-enact the reading near the old Courthouse steps, near the SPIRIT OF LOUDOUN Revolutionary War Memorial. SAR, DAR Chapters, CAR Societies, and other Patriotic/Revolutionary focused societies are invited to present wreaths and bring their flags to help honor a pivotal document in the history of the United States.