6000+ Declarations of Independence
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Celebrate July 4th with a city-wide festival inspired by 6000+ Declarations of Independence, exploring Black abolitionists' stories. This family-friendly event at 77 Forest St features live interpreters portraying Frederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, and Josiah Henson, alongside creative workshops and readings of freedom narratives. Enjoy outdoor programming on the Stowe Center grounds, weather permitting, and reflect on the many ways freedom has been claimed and expressed. It’s a thoughtful and engaging way to honor America’s complex history on Independence Day.
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