05/15/2026
MAY 17, 2026
MAY 17, 1776
Three-and-a-half months before approving the Declaration of Independence, lawmakers agreed to Livingston’s bill setting aside May 17, 1776, for a day of prayer and reflection.
MAY 17, 1776
Shortly before the Declaration of Independence, the Continental Congress had declared May 17, 1776, a national day of fasting and prayer.
MAY 17, 2026
President Trump holds an event on the National Mall “to rededicate America as one nation under God.”
MAY 17, 2026
Morning Star productions hosts Declaration! an Interactive play on the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence, Celebrating the 250 year anniversary in a challenging and fun event. Sunday, May 17, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 pm. Old Falls Village Park, N96 W15791 County Line Rd
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
https://morningstarproductions.org/index.html
Tickets - 15$/ 10$ - 12 and under/ https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=299972