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In Congress, July 4, 1776

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another . . . more

7/3/13

The Merrick Historical Society president, Larry Garfinkel, addressed the crowd before the reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July at the Merrick gazebo.

Merrick historical society hosts a reading

he Historical Society of the Merricks held its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the morning of July 4 last week. Founded in 1975, the society is dedicated to preserving memories of Merrick’s past, along with supporting the community by enriching its present. Members educate children and adults alike through interactive programs that offer a deeper understanding of Merrick’s rich history. more

By Madeline Fish | 7/12/12

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

7/3/12

Town of Hempstead Receiver of taxes Donald X. Clavin Jr. read the Declaration of Independence.

Celebrating America in Oceanside

The Oceanside Summer Gazebo Readings celebrated Independence Day in its annual fashion — with patriotic readings by representatives and members of the community, along with a good ol’ fashioned … more

7/14/11

Nicole Fauci stood among American flags during the annual Declaration of Independence reading in Merrick to celebrate Independence Day.

Merricks mark the Fourth with a reading

The Fourth of July is celebrated annually with fireworks and barbecues across the country. Merrick has a tradition that few communities follow. Each year, the Merrick Historical Society offers local folks the chance to read the Declaration of Independence line by line, as it was read by colonists in 1776. This year’s reading took place at the gazebo at Merrick’s Long Island Rail Road station. Lawrence Garfinkel, the historical society president, led the reading. more

By David Weingrad | 7/6/11

In Congress, July 4, 1776

When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. more

6/30/11

Historical Society gears up for Fourth of July

To the Editor: Think about the Merricks in 1776: farmland stretching as far as you can see, interrupted by a few roads and the stagecoach stop, located where Meadowbrook Road branches off and becomes Babylon Turnpike. more

6/23/11

Merokean Pieper Frem, with her mom, Jenna, was among the youngest attendees of the Merrick Historical Society's annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

Merrick Historical Society celebrates Fourth of July

With temperatures reaching into the 90s, local residents circled around the gazebo in Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Merrick on the Fourth of July to read the Declaration of Independence in its entirety. more

Scott Brinton | 7/4/10

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The Declaration of Independence was first published on July 6, 1776, in a newspaper, the Pennsylvania Evening Post. We are proud to commemorate that high point in American journalism by reprinting that historic document. more

7/1/10

Historical society to host July 4th reading

As is the longstanding tradition, the Historical Society of the Merricks will host its annual reading of the Declaration of Independence on the Fourth of July at the Merrick gazebo in Veterans Memorial Plaza in downtown Merrick at 10 a. more

6/18/10