Annual Independence Day Remembrance 2023 – Free – All Welcomed
VPIS has sponsored and organized a reading of our founding documents since 1984 on the fourth of July. This year we will be holding the remembrance on Tuesday July 4th, at 12 noon, in The Falls Church Episcopal – historic chapel, Falls Church, VA. (115 East Fairfax, City of Falls Church, VA 22046.)
It will last about one hour. Please join us.
Typically citizens take turns reading these documents:
Fairfax Resolves
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
Pledge of Allegiance
Emancipation Proclamation
13th, 14th, 15th, and 19th amendments to the United Stated Constitution
Here is a copy of the booklet used in past readings: VPIS Independence Day Readings
The 2020 reading was provided as a video due to Covid-19 precautions. See the video below and follow along with the readings booklet.