July 4, 2026

Recommitment Signing of the Declaration of Independence

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The Declaration of Independence was signed 250 years ago in 1776. All 169 municipalities in CT have been asked to send a representative to the State Capitol Building in CT to sign the Recommitment to the Ideals of the Declaration of Independence.

Signing 8:30-9:45 a.m. at the Capitol

Procession to the State Library. 9:45-10 a.m.

Ceremony 10-10:30 a.m. A reading of both the Declaration of Independence and recommitment will take place outdoors in front of the State Library.

Admission

FREE
Location Connecticut State Capitol Building

210 Capitol Ave
Hartford CT, 06106

Times
July 4th ONLY
8:30-9:45 a.m. signing
9:45-10:00 a.m. procession
10:00-10:30 a.m. ceremony