6th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence at Stamford History Center
July 4, 2025
4th of July is back on the Steps of Hoyt-Barnum, Stamford’s oldest dwelling and Rick Petersen will be your guide as General Putnam at 10 am sharp! He will be traveling through time to invite some notable figures throughout history including Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady-Stanton who will be giving their famous speeches. Our cast is outfitted by Sophia’s Costumes and Gifts in Cos Cob. Mel McGuire returns to sing the National Anthem with Cabaret flair. Please bring chairs and additional parking is available in the Scofield School parking lot.