Every July 4, the National Archives marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional in-person #IndependenceDay program! Highlights include welcoming remarks by the Archivist of the United States, a variety of educational and family-friendly interactive programs with historical figures and Archives educators, and a lively, patriotic reading ceremony emceed by ‪@WUSA9news‬ News Anchor Allison Seymour. All July 4th activities are free and open to the public. The full schedule of events (from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) can be found at www.archivesjuly4.org.