Miami County Celebrates America-250

Miami County will host a Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, on the south side of the Miami County Courthouse. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. with food trucks and live music, followed by a program featuring community and state leaders, patriotic music, and ceremonial presentations.
The evening’s highlight will be the public reading of the Declaration of Independence at 6:00 p.m., as it was read in 1776, led by members of the Daughters and Sons of the American Revolution in period-accurate costumes.
Additional activities will include a symbolic courthouse bell ringing called “The Thirteen Strikes,” a musket demonstration, and opportunities for attendees to participate in a Miami County history display ribbon cutting and courthouse tours following the program. Live music on the courthouse plaza will continue throughout the evening until approximately 8:00 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public
Seating: Limited seating will be available; attendees are encouraged to bring chairs
Residents are encouraged to attend and take part in this community-wide event.