July 4, 2025

6th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Steps of Hoyt-Barnum

 4th of July is back on the Steps of Hoyt-Barnum, Stamford’s oldest dwelling  and Rick Petersen will be your guide as General Putnam at 10 am sharp! He will be traveling through time to invite some notable figures throughout history including Frederick Douglass and Elizabeth Cady-Stanton who will be giving their famous speeches. Our cast is outfitted by Sophia’s Costumes and Gifts in Cos Cob. Mel McGuire returns to sing the National Anthem with Cabaret flair. Please bring chairs and additional parking is available in the Scofield School parking lot.
 

Admission

Free.
Location Stamford History Center

1508 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford CT, 06903

Times
10 a.m.-12 p.m.