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

Fri Jul 4, 2025
10:00am ET
Age: All Ages
Price: Free
Location:
Hoyt Barnum House

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. 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.

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