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NEWS UPDATE:
Declaration of
Independance Public Reading |
June 14th,
2026:
Miami County will host a Community Reading of the
Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026,
on the south side of the Miami County Courthouse. The
event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks and live
music, followed by a program featuring community and
state leaders, patriotic music, and ceremonial
presentations.
“We are proud to host and support events that encourage
civic engagement and help connect residents with our
nation’s history,” stated Commissioner Greg Simmons.
The evening’s highlight will be the public reading of
the Declaration of Independence at 6:00 p.m., as it was
read in 1776, led by members of the Daughters and Sons
of the American Revolution in period-accurate costumes.
“This event provides an opportunity for our community to
come together and reflect on the founding principles of
our country in a meaningful way,” stated Commissioner
Ted Mercer.
Additional activities will include a symbolic courthouse
bell ringing called “The Thirteen Strikes,” a musket
demonstration, and opportunities for attendees to
participate in a Miami County history display ribbon
cutting and courthouse tours following the program. Live
music on the courthouse plaza will continue throughout
the evening until approximately 8:00 p.m.
Event Details
● Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2026
● Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
● Location: South side of the Miami County Courthouse
● Admission: Free and open to the public
● Seating: Limited seating will be available; attendees
are encouraged to bring chairs
“We invite everyone to join us for this evening of
community and reflection. Remembering our history helps
us better appreciate the freedoms we enjoy today and the
responsibility we have to preserve them for future
generations,” said Commissioner Wade Westfall.
Residents are encouraged to attend and take part in this
community-wide event.
Please feel free to
Contact Us
with any questions you may have.
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