Morristown: County’s Traditional Reading Of The Declaration Goes Virtual

Press release from the Morris County Government:

June 17, 2020

Morris County’s Traditional Reading of the Declaration Goes Virtual July 4th

Popular Reenactors’ Traditional July 4th Reading to be Posted Online

Morris County’s long-established Independence Day celebration will continue, albeit online this year.

Each year the Morris County Tourism Bureau and its partners offer a free public Reading of the Declaration of Independence and other activities in and around the Morristown Green. While it’s not possible to hold the popular event in person this year due to COVID restrictions on gatherings, the tradition will continue despite COVID restrictions.

This year Morris Tourism and its partners will celebrate America’s birthday in Morris County with some history of the Declaration and conclude with the annual reading with costumed park rangers Eric Olsen and Tom Winslow, of Morristown National Historical Park. Patrons can view the program on Morristown National Historical Park’s Facebook page beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th. To view the event, visit https://www.facebook.com/MorristownNPS/.

“We look forward to celebrating the Fourth of July with all residents of Morris County,” said Freeholder Director Deborah Smith. “While this year’s Revolutionary Times celebration may be virtual, the spirit of the Morris County Tourism Bureau and the Morristown National Historical Park are very real. Thank you for you great efforts to celebrate our nation and its history.”

Morris Tourism and its partners Morristown National Historical Park, and the Washington Association of New Jersey are proud to bring the public this free virtual July 4th celebration and look forward to presenting the program in person once gatherings can safely take place.

This press release was produced by the Morris County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.