Easton, Pennsylvania, was the site of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, on July 8, 1776.  It was only one of three such colonial cities that had a public reading of the Declaration, a distinction they are very proud of.

Grand panoramic of the Delaware River - Easton, Pennsylvania

The man of the hour

Some members of the 24th CT & Proctor's Artillery

Part of the gang

Even the churches display the Easton Flag

The town crier rounding people to the square

Chatting with the public

The whole gang (minus James, again)

Proctors artillery is the center of attention

Standing guard (aka crowd control)

The reading of the Declaration

The cannon is being loaded

Another establishment shows off the flag

firing demonstrations at the river

Rex and Bill show the public how the muskets fire

Libations are enjoyed at a local pub

Our picture in the Burlington County Times