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Saint Mary's County museum hosts 250th anniversary public reading of the Declaration of Independence
Summary
Karen Stone, museum division manager for Saint Mary's County, led a public reading of the Declaration of Independence as part of a global 250th-anniversary observance; the event was ceremonial with no policy or legislative action.
Karen Stone, museum division manager for Saint Mary’s County, opened an evening event in Leonardtown and led a public reading of the Declaration of Independence to mark the document’s 250th anniversary. Stone said the county joined nearly 900 registered locations worldwide in the recitation and provided a brief historical overview of the document’s drafting, adoption, and early public readings. The reading proceeded through the Declaration’s text, including the listing of the 56 signers and statements on rights and grievances. Stone closed by thanking attendees on behalf of Saint Mary’s County government, inviting them to stay for refreshments, and wishing them a good night. The program was ceremonial and did not include council action, votes, or policy discussion.
