Sharing the Spirit of America: 250th Anniversary Reading of the Declaration of Independence

On July 8 at 6:00 PM, communities across the world will simultaneously read the Declaration of Independence aloud — marking the exact date of its first public reading in 1776. Americans in all 50 States and 16 Territories of the United States will read the Declaration of Independence as part of 'Sharing the Spirit of America.'

At the University of Michigan, the event will take place on the Diag. The reading will start promptly at 6:00 pm. President Grasso will kick off the reading of the Declaration, which all schools have been invited to have a representative participate in reading.