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Despite Flooding, National Archives to Host Fourth of July Celebration
Press Release · Tuesday, July 4, 2006
The celebration will include remarks by the Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein, patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by wounded Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans from Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and exciting free family activities and entertainment for all ages.
WHEN: Tuesday, July 4, 2006, Ceremony: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Family activities: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WHERE: The Ceremony will take place on the Constitution Ave. steps, National Archives Building between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC.
Space will be reserved for the electronic media.
Family Activities will take place on the Pennsylvania Ave. NW side of the building.
Given damage caused by recent flooding, the National Archives Building exhibit halls will be closed on July 4.
Ceremony 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Family activities on Pennsylvania Ave., NW (in a special tent) 11a.m. – 4 p.m.
See what it is like to be a part of history by signing a giant copy of the Declaration of Independence!
Please note: there will be a sign language interpreter for the ceremony.
For information about the operational status of the National Archives downtown DC building, please see: www.archives.gov. New information will be posted as it becomes available.
For more information, please contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 301- 837-1700.