18 Old Town Rd

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Join us this summer as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence with community events, tours, and lectures at the Historical Society.

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A Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Sharing the Spirit of America
Jul 8
A Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Sharing the Spirit of America

Join us as we participate in a nationwide public reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary. The reading will be presented by members of the community from the front porch of the Block Island Historical Society, bringing the Declaration of Independence alive. All are welcome to attend.

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The Block Island Historical Society Museum, Gallery, and Shop, a three-story building with a red mansard roof at the intersection of Old Town Road and Ocean Avenue (Bridgegate Square) in Block Island, Rhode Island.

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