Did you know that colonial delegates meeting in Carpenters' Hall declared Pennsylvania's independence from Great Britain on June 24, 1776, ten days before the Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence? Join us for a free public reading of Pennsylvania's forgotten colonial independence declaration right where it happend: Carpenters' Hall. 

We're honored to welcome as readers former Pennsylvania governors Tom Wolf and Mark Schweiker, as well as Dr. Benjamin Franklin, the president of Pennsylvania's Supreme Executive Council from 1785-87 (our current position of governor didn't exist until the 1790 state constitution went into effect). 

This program is part of our commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference, which is sponsored by America250PA and the Landenberger Family Foundation, as well as the 2026 Wawa Welcome America festival.