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4th of July: Reading with Frederic Douglas

The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord

Join The Robbins House for a powerful Independence Day tradition at The Robbins House: Reading with Frederick Douglass. Held annually on our front lawn, this community event features a reading of Douglass’s famous speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” Audience participation is encouraged—come lend your voice to history. Light refreshments will be served.Continue reading "4th of July: Reading with Frederic Douglas"

Community Reading and Signing of the Declaration of Independence

Lexington Center Lexington

Celebrate the 4th of July! Celebrate July 4 with Lexington Alarm! from 11 AM–1 PM in front of the Lexington Visitor Center (across from the Minuteman statue). Join a community reading of the Declaration of Independence and add your own “John Hancock” to a commemorative copy. These historic words still speak to us today!  Enjoy free flags, patriotic stickers and treats, learn about voter registration andContinue reading "Community Reading and Signing of the Declaration of Independence"

People’s Independence Day Celebration

Coolidge Corner Beacon Street & Harvard Stree, Brookline

Celebrate Independence Day with your Brookline neighbors as we mark one year plus (14 months straight!) of showing up each Saturday for democracy. Wear red, white, and blue—or your favorite protest shirt or resistance costume. Enjoy patriotic cupcakes, plus music and community as we recommit ourselves to democratic values and civic participation. Bring along aContinue reading "People’s Independence Day Celebration"