1,000 Alaskans Join “America Comes Alive” for Weekend of History Exhibits, Declaration of Independence Readings, and Family-Friendly Fun

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This past weekend, nearly 1,000 Alaskans attended the “America Comes Alive” event hosted at Mountain City Church. The event featured over 500 historical artifacts, a reading of the Declaration by Senator Dan Sullivan, a presentation on the Christian roots of the Declaration of Independence by Dr. Forrest Nabors, a sermon by Pastor Rob McCoy of TPUSA Faith, and other family-friendly activities.

The event offered several opportunities to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence as well as a reading of the Gettysburg Address and Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural Address.

Additionally, there was a presentation by the McKinley Muzzleloaders, an antique car show, a presentation by the Alaska Veterans Museum, and Civil War Stories told by Dennis Tayman.

The event was held July 4th, 12-6pm, and July 5th at 9am, 11:30am, and 1-6pm.

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