Back to All Events July 4 vs. July 2: Are We Commemorating the Wrong Independence Day? Thursday, July 2, 2026 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Montgomery Museum of Art & History 4 East Main Street Christiansburg, VA, 24073 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS Before we mark July 4th, consider this: was July 2nd the more historically significant date? Dr. Dan Thorp makes the case for why the date Congress actually voted for independence deserves a second look. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
July 4 vs. July 2: Are We Commemorating the Wrong Independence Day? Thursday, July 2, 2026 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Montgomery Museum of Art & History 4 East Main Street Christiansburg, VA, 24073 United States (map) Google Calendar ICS Before we mark July 4th, consider this: was July 2nd the more historically significant date? Dr. Dan Thorp makes the case for why the date Congress actually voted for independence deserves a second look. Snacks and refreshments will be available.
