Stamford History Center Summer Bulletin

Stamford History Center celebrated Independence Day 2019 by their first annual reading of “The Declaration of Independence” in the historic Hoyt-Barnum house at 1508 High Ridge Road in Stamford, Connecticut.

July 4th 1776, the day in history that the Continental Congress declared that - the thirteen American colonies were no longer subject (and subordinate) to the monarch of Britain and were now united, free, and independent states - holds a massive historical significance and is celebrated by Americans all over the country with great patriotic fervor and pride.

This spirit was seen exemplar at the Stamford History Center as attendees braving the scorching July heat gathered with great enthusiasm and commemorated this significant event on the premises of the 300-year-old Hoyt-Barnum house.

The event commenced with an opening speech by Marshall Millsap, chairman of the Stamford History Center after which there was a reading of the ‘Declaration of Independence’ by private Isaac Quintard aka Stamford’s very own Rick Petersen. Historian Ron Marcus recounted the remarkable event of “Abraham Davenport and the Dark Day”. The event concluded with the playing of the state song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” on the trumpet by the History Center’s Executive Director, Dr. Thomas Zoubek amidst great cheer.

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About Stamford History Center - www.stamfordhistory.org

The Stamford History Center, is a not for profit organization dedicated to preserving regional history and our varied cultural heritage. We provide opportunities for our community to understand and experience the past through our library, the presentation of exhibits and displays, lectures, demonstrations, special events, participatory programs, and tours of the unique Hoyt-Barnum House, built in 1699.

Triveni Joshi-Vaidya is a volunteer news writer for the Stamford History Center