On July 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT, the community of St Joseph will join all of Michigan as we lift our voice—together—in a synchronized reading of the Declaration of Independence with communities across our nation. This isn’t a reenactment; it’s a renewal. The team of patriots collectively known as Lest We Forget is inviting every citizen to Whirlpool Centennial Park to witness The Declaration of Independence being read live at that time.