Declaration of Independence Reading and "Frontier to Freedom" Documentary Viewing
Event published by Niles History Center
Jul 8, 2026
6:00pm
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6:00pm
Date: Wednesday, July 8
Time: Declaration reading - 6pm ; Documentary viewing - 7pm
On Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 pm, the Captain Samuel Felt Chapter of the NSDAR will offer a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater in Niles, Michigan. The Michiana Chamber Orchestra Brass Ensemble will play a selection of patriotic music. Following this event, at 7:00 pm, the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project will host a special showing of the new documentary, Frontier to Freedom at the Wonderland Cinema in Niles (402 North Front Street Niles, MI 49120). Directed and produced by Manitou Films, the documentary explores events in Michigan from the Fur Trade through the Revolution. Portions of the movie were filmed in Niles at the Fort St. Joseph archaeological site and the Niles History Center.
Admission is free; donations to the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Project are welcome!
Admission: Free
