A public reading of the Declaration of Independence takes place at 10:30 a.m. on July 2 inside Historic Christ Church in Weems. Foundation for Historic Christ Church executive director Robert Teagle tells the Rappahannock Record the free event will celebrate the 246th anniversary of the Declaration with patriotic songs, a brief history of the famous document and a public reading performed by various members of the community. Attendees will be able to take home a copy of the Declaration and Constitution.