Reading of the Declaration of Independence

As part of America's 250th Anniversary, the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum & Gardens, and the Natural Land Institute, invite the community to step back in time and experience history as it was meant to be shared during a live reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 8th at 6pm.
The reading will take place under the historic White Oak Legacy Tree in the Tinker gardens, with the Barn as a rain location.
Step back into 1776 and experience this moment in history as it was meant to be shared - read aloud, in community, and under open skies.
Live reading of the full Declaration by Rep. Maurice West

Historical insights

Learn who the 56 signers were

Learn the story of Tinker’s remarkable White Oak Legacy Tree and participation in the fight for independence
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and be part of this unique America 250 event. Light snacks provided by the Winnebago & Boone Counties Genealogical Society.