Reading of the Declaration of Independence with John Adams

Date: July 8, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM

Location: North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck

Join us for a stirring moment of national unity as William Chrystal portrays Founding Father John Adams and reads the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the North Dakota State Capitol. This event is part of a nationwide commemoration, with simultaneous readings in every state and U.S. territory, honoring the original public reading on July 8, 1776. Celebrate the enduring spirit of American democracy and reflect on the principles that continue to shape our nation.