July 8, 2026
Faculty and staff, alumni, families and members of the Carlisle community are invited to campus for a nationwide celebration!
Photo by Brett Sayles, courtesy of Pexels.
President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, will perform the reading, joining participants across all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in marking the historic moment first shared publicly on July 8, 1776.
The event will feature live entertainment and a variety of food trucks (for purchase), including Creekview Food Company, Blue Bear BBQ, 717Tacos, Uncle Bs Philly Cheesesteaks, All Belgium Waffles, The Cheese Affair, Johnny’s Eats & Treats, Playa Bowls, Jack and Joan’s Kettle Corn, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, Rita’s Italian Ice, Back Porch Brewing and Castlerigg Wine Shop.
More information here.
Further information
- Location: Campus - Academic Quad
- Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Cost: Free