Rhode Island to display copies of Declaration of Independence on July 4

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island State Archives announced special Independence Day hours for public viewing of the state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence.

The documents will be on display from 10 a.m. until noon on July 4 at 33 Broad St in Providence, with three versions to view.

On display will be the Southwick Printing from 1776, the Goddard Printing from 1777 and the Stone Printing from 1823.

“As we look forward to parades and gatherings with family and friends on Independence Day, I encourage Rhode Islanders to take a moment to visit the State Archives and see the document that is the reason for the holiday,” said Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore.