Reading Marathon Series
Public readings of historic American documents and letters.
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About this event.
A relay-style public reading of a historic document — the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, period letters. Schoolchildren read paragraphs alongside adults; period clothing optional. Cheap to produce, draws widely, photographs beautifully.
What you can expect.
- Public, free, intergenerational
- Period dress encouraged
- Photograph-rich
- Pairs with America 250 programming
Partner organizations.
The Foundation will identify partner institutions for this event once it reaches the scheduling threshold.
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