Friday, July 4th, 2pm. Historic Fort Wadsworth, located at the intersection of Bay St & School Road.

Every July 4th, Staten Island OutLOUD hosts a community reading of the Declaration of Independence and a conversation about our nation’s historic document.

Enter the grounds of Fort Wadsworth via the Guard Station at Bay St & School Road (just a few steps away from Von Briessen Park). Then park in the Visitors Center lot & follow the sidewalk to the scenic Harbor Overlook).

For public transportation to Fort Wadsworth, take the S51 bus from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal. Ask the driver to alert you when the bus reaches Bay Street and School Road. Then enter the grounds of Fort Wadsworth via the Guard Staten walk about 3 blocks fro