Independence Declared in Boston In this diary entry, Boston merchant John Rowe describes the first reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston. The Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, voted to declare independence from Great Britain on July 2, 1776. BOSTON - There's more to Boston's Fourth of July celebrations than just fireworks on Monday. There was a morning flag-raising at City Hall Plaza and procession to the Old State House for the On July 18, 1776, Bostonians gathered under the balcony of Old State to hear for the first time the Declaration of Independence. Dive into the history of the events that took place within and outside this building's walls by visiting the Old State House, stewarded by Revolutionary Spaces. Boston.com was live from the Old State House for an Independence Day reading of the Declaration of Independence. Watch on Boston.com. Every July 4th the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts reads the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston, as part of Independence Day ceremonies. From the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (and how to watch on TV or in person) to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, here's your guide to Fourth of July weekend in Boston. From the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (and how to watch on TV or in person) to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, here's your guide to Fourth of July weekend in Boston. As a part of Boston's Harborfest, The Declaration of Independence will be read from the balcony of the Old State House by the current Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company. This will be read just as it was back in 1776 to honor the tradition. Every July 4th the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts reads the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston, as part of Independence Day ceremonies. A&HAC) reads the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston, as part of Independence Day ceremonies. The event is preceded by activities at City Hall Plaza usually starting at 9:00 a.m. at which time the Mayor of Boston speaks to those assembled. A parade from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House follows. The procession will leave Boston City Hall at 9:00 AM, stopping to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground, and concluding with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Old State House. The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. With passionate speakers and a reverent atmosphere The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. Crowds in red, white and blue gathered for the reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th in Boston. The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. Revolutionary Spaces is pleased to once again invite the public to attend the reading of the Declaration of Independence by members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts from the balcony of the Old State House this Monday, July 4. From the Boston Pops to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, see how the area marked the holiday. The week culminates with the City of Boston’s official Independence Day commemoration on the morning of the Fourth of July, including a parade and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. The Revolutionary government of Massachusetts forbade inoculation in favor of a strict quarantine, but lifted the ban a few days before news of the Declaration of Independence reached Boston. The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited.
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