Declaration of Independence to be read on July 4 at the Allen House

On July 4, the Monmouth County Historical Association will serve as the host to the  third annual public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Allen House in Shrewsbury.

In addition, one of the oldest surviving reprints of the Declaration of Independence will be on display. The reprint dates to 1880.

The public is invited to read portions of the Declaration of Independence and the bells of Christ Church will ring in honor of the signing. The event will start at 10 a.m. at the historical Allen House that is located at 400 Sycamore Ave.