Easton’s Special Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence and Kickoff to Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, July 8
6:30 PM
Steps of historic Oakes Ames Memorial Hall, 3 Barrows Street, Easton
Join the Town of Easton and the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District for a special community reading of the Declaration of Independence immediately before the kickoff to the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District’s Summer Concert Series on Wednesday, July 8 at 6:30pm on the steps of historic Oakes Ames Memorial Hall!
On July 8, 2026, communities across Massachusetts will take part in Sharing the Spirit of America, a statewide and nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence.
As the birthplace of the American Revolution, Massachusetts holds a unique place in this history. The first public reading of the Declaration of Independence took place in Boston in 1776.
Easton is proud to join communities across Massachusetts in this special commemoration, honoring our shared history and the enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence.
The evening’s schedule is as follows:
6:30 pm – Welcome and opening remarks by Dottie Fulginiti, Chair of the Easton Select Board and Chair of the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District Management Partnership Team
6:40 pm – Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
7:00 pm – Performance by Billy and the Jets, kicking off the Easton Shovel Town Cultural District Summer Concert Series
Join us for an evening of community, music, and celebration as we reflect on our nation’s history. FREE and all are welcome!
For questions or requests for reasonable accommodation, please email Amy Rodrigues, Cultural District Liaison at arodrigues@easton.ma.us or call 774-273-2997.
