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Declaration of Independence, Sat June 29, Conference House

DeclarationStaten Island OutLOUD’s annual reading of the Declaration of Independence, at the historic Conference House, 7455 Hylan Blvd (at Satterlee St SINY 10307.  Sat, June 29, 2013 at 2pm.

Staten Island OutLOUD invites neighbors to gather to read the Declaration, together with other compelling historic documents.  Meet us on the lawn in front of the Conference House.  PLEASE BRING A LAWNCHAIR!  If it rains, we’ll gather inside the historic house, in the marvelous ground-level kitchen.

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Dorothy Day on Staten Island

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Staten Island OutLOUD gathered at Historic Richmond Town to remember the life and work of social activist Dorothy Day.

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To Kill a Mockingbird

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We welcomed a wonderful group of neighbors who read together from To Kill a Mockingbird, and shared their ideas about Harper Lee’s memorable novel.  We gathered in the Third County Courthouse on the grounds of Historic Richmond Town.

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Community Dialogues

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A House Divided

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A Catcher In the Rye

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On a balmy autumn afternoon, several generations of Islanders gathered on the grounds of the historic Conference House to read and discuss J.D. Salinger’s A Catcher In the Rye. This event grew out of a suggestion by one of OutLOUD’s young readers, Isla Ng. Thanks, Isla!

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