When In the Course of Human Events:
Declaring Independence in Lancaster 1776
In the spring of 1776, the Massachusetts’ assembly sought to know the
hearts and minds of the people. They charged each town with debating and
resolving a critical question: Should the colonies declare independence from
Great Britain? Once the Continental Congress declared independence each
town was ordered to have their ministers read the declaration and to record the
fact in their town records.
On June 26th 2016 The Bulfinch Fund and Freedom’s Way will be
partnering again to recreate this very important event in our town’s and our
country’s history. Join us for the reading of the Declaration of Independence,
narrated by Jim Moran, Director of Outreach at the American Antiquarian
Society and read by the townspeople of Lancaster.
The Bulfinch Meetinghouse 725 Main St Lancaster MA 01523
3 – 4 pm
This event is part of the Bulfinch 200th Anniversary Celebration and is followed by
the Church’s Annual Strawberry Festival with chicken salad and all things strawberry (ice
cream, shortcake…)!