On July 3, on the eve of Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the world’s most famous declaration of independence, the Foundation is organizing a special gathering. In addition to American independence, we will commemorate the 445th anniversary of the Charter of Abjuration and the way in which this historic document inspired the creation of the American Declaration of Independence. In addition, the Dutch Independence Prize will be awarded to the people of Greenland for the “sovereign composure” with which they have responded to American claims on their territory.

PROGRAM FOR JULY 3
- Historian, journalist, and chairman of the Dutch Independence Foundation, Geerten Waling, will speak about his longstanding fascination with this topic, drawing in part on his recently published book America, That’s Us.
- Following that, at our invitation, the American-Dutch historian James Kennedy will deliver the 2026 Independence Address, offering a unique perspective on relations between the two countries and the value of the concept of “independence” in politically challenging times.
- Finally, the 2026 Dutch Independence Award will be presented to the people of Greenland. The Foundation has invited Aaja Chemnitz, a former member of the Danish Folketing representing Greenland and a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize, to accept the award.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION 
Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Start at 3:00 PM
Ending at 17:00 u, following by drinks
Location: Evangelical Lutheran Congregation (Lutherse Burgwal 7, The Hague)
Tickets: €30,- regular / €15,- juniors up to 25 (coffee/drinks incl.)

Would you like to join us on July 3? Register now!