Independence Day: Vision
Declaration of Independence -- our founders' vision and yours
The reading we offer for your July 4th celebration is part of the larger Freedom's Feast on-line ceremony for Thanksgiving.
Please take a few minutes before your family barbeque, neighborhood picnic or community fireworks display to read it with your group. You may be surprised at how moved you are by the sidebar commentaries and the chance to read parts of the Declaration of Independence out loud together! The language is beautiful and our children learn how important these words are when we take the time to recite them.
Then sing a few of the songs we've provided or choose some of your own. We offer a range from the 1700's to the 20th century including regional folk, spiritual and a few more contemporary selections. Sing-alongs are fun. Many children don’t learn these songs in school any longer. They will enjoy learning them with you!
The exercise that follows includes a crafts project developed by the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) and a series of questions to help families and others explore our understanding of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Enjoy a meaningful, memorable and safe Independence Day. Please visit us again for Labor Day!
- July 4th Reading
- Songs
- Celebrating Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness (developed with our CMOM Raising Citizens partner)
- American Dream Quilt
We'd love to hear from you if you have any ideas you would like to share please contact us.
