07/02/2026 01:54:52 PMIndependence Day commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, when the American colonies declared their independence from the British Empire and set in motion the founding of a nation built on the enduring ideals of liberty, equality, and self-government. This weekend, we will commemorate the 250th anniversary of that historic moment.Office of Communications & Marketing/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/news-events/downstate-update/2026/july/07-02-independence-day.xmlCommemorative Months