Public reading of Declaration of Independence set in Oakland

Public reading of Declaration of Independence set in Oakland

OAKLAND — The community is invited to attend a public reading of the Declaration of Independence is planned for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at the Oakland Gazebo at the Garrett County Historical Society.

Declaration Reading Planned At Courthouse

The general public is invited to a special reading of the Declaration of Independence in the main courtroom of the Macoupin County Courthouse on Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m. The free event, which honors the 250th birthday of the nation, is presented by Carlinville Winning Communities, Illinois Humanities and Macoupin County. The event is accessible and open to the public. Attendees are asked to...