Historic Happenings Blog

Wednesday, July 4 - New Brunswick, Middlesex County Declaration of Independence Reading In 1776, the third reading of the Declaration of Independence took place in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Come celebrate the 4th of July with a reenactment of that historic event at historic Christ Church, 5 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ. Several activities are planned as part of our commemoration of this historical event. Paul Ambos will play the role of Colonel John Neilson, who gave the third reading in New Brunswick on July 9, 1776, following readings in Philadelphia and Trenton. Patriotic music will be performed by Director of Music John Sheridan on the church’s Richards Fowkes tracker organ. Prayers will be offered at the grave of Brigadier General Anthony White, who was an aide-de-camp to General George Washington. Tours of the graveyard will also be available. The event begins at 10:00 am. Free admission. Free parking in the Church Street Parking Deck is available via a voucher system. Ple...

Thursday, July 4 - Haddonfield, Camden County Independence Day Celebration On July 4th, before Haddonfield's annual parade on Kings Highway, an interpreter will read the Declaration of Independence at 9:30 am on the steps of the Indian King Tavern. At 10:00 am the parade through Haddonfield begins! An open house will follow the parade until 2:00 pm. Admission is free. Revolutionary War reenactors from the Second Pennsylvania Regiment will be encamped at the Indian King hanging out to celebrate, so be sure to join them! The Indian King Tavern is located at 233 Kings Highway East, Haddonfield, NJ. For more information, visit  www.indiankingfriends.org .