Talbot County celebrates the Declaration of Independence

Saint Michaels, Md. – On Satuday, residents gathered at the Talbot County Free Library to learn about America’s founding documents ahead of the 250th anniversary of independence and sign them.

At the event, hosted by MidShore Constitution Alliance, a nonprofit focused on civic education and engagement, residents got to sign a 6 foot banner of the Declaration of Independence to celebrate all that the declaration means. Participants could sign either in person or virtually. State Senator Johnny Mautz (R – District 37) also joined in on the celebration.

“America is called the American experiment,” he said. “And we are an evolution in government.”

He said, though there can be problems with government, the “experiment” continues to live on and continues to grow. He said the purpose of that experiment — a more perfect union — could be found in the founding documents.

“In order to keep moving forward, have to remember what that purpose is, and that’s found in those original documents, the Declaration of Independence and our Constitution,” Mautz said.