Reading of the Declaration of Independence

The Colonel Thomas Robeson Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution invites you to a special celebration marking the 250th anniversary of North Carolina’s first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Join us at 10AM on August 1, 2026, at the historic Proctor Law Office, 517 N Elm St, Lumberton.

On August 1, 1776, North Carolinians first heard the bold words of the Declaration at the colonial courthouse in Halifax. Just weeks earlier, on July 4, the Continental Congress had officially adopted the document, announcing that the thirteen American colonies were severing ties with Great Britain. The Declaration laid out political grievances but just as important it declared that everyone had the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and that governments exist to protect those rights.

This event is open to all with a reception following in the Proctor Law Building. Come be a part of history as we celebrate the courage that shaped a nation.

For more information contact President Blake Tyner at blake@blaketyner.com or 910-827-5504.

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