Northeastern leg of the Tour will include stops in Manchester, New Hampshire; Providence, Rhode Island; and New Haven, Connecticut
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2026 – Two weeks from today, the 13-state Declaration of Dependence Tour with Will Graham will kick off in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with acoustic music from Josh Havens, prayer for our nation, and brief evangelistic messages from Graham.
“As we continue to commemorate our country’s 250th birthday, it seems that many across the nation are declaring their independence from God. They don’t want Him in their lives. At the same time, I believe that now is the moment to turn back to our Savior—thanking Him for His faithfulness and truly acknowledging our dependence on Him,” said Graham. “At the Declaration of Dependence Tour, we’ll spend time in prayer and praise. Then I’ll share the timeless truth of the Gospel and give people a chance to respond and place their faith in Jesus.”
The Declaration of Dependence Tour will begin at Pilgrim State Memorial Park in Plymouth, Massachusetts, at noon on Sept. 15. It will then travel to Veterans Memorial Park in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Sept. 16; Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park in Providence, Rhode Island, on Sept. 17; and New Haven Green in New Haven, Connecticut, on Sept. 18.
“There’s a hunger for truth in the Northeast. People don’t need religion—they don’t want religion—but they’re not opposed to the true Gospel of Jesus and His love,” said Pastor Ron Termale of Legacy Church in Providence, Rhode Island. “There have been many historic spiritual awakenings in New England, as everyone knows, and it’s time for another one. The ground here is naturally rocky, and it’s spiritually rocky, but seeds are being planted and I believe the soil is ready for harvest.”
Each stop of the Declaration of Dependence Tour will take place at noon, and last less than one hour—making it possible for people to attend during their lunch hours. The official tour stops are:
Sept. 15: Plymouth, Massachusetts – Pilgrim Memorial State Park
Sept. 16: Manchester, New Hampshire – Veteran’s Memorial Park
Sept. 17: Providence, Rhode Island – Temple to Music at Roger Williams Park
Sept. 18: New Haven, Connecticut – The New Haven Green
Sept. 22: Wilmington, Delaware – Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park
Sept. 23: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Liberty Bell Center
Sept. 24: Trenton, New Jersey – Mill Hill Park
Sept. 25: Hempstead, New York – Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
Oct. 12: Roanoke, Virginia – Elmwood Park Amphitheater
Oct. 14: Frederick, Maryland – Baker Park Bandshell
Oct. 26: Wilmington, North Carolina – Live Oak Bank Pavilion
Oct. 28: Greenville, South Carolina – Unity Park
Oct. 30: Savannah, Georgia – Forsyth Park
Visit the Declaration of Dependence Tour online press kit for more information and downloadable content.
Thus far in 2026, Graham has held events in the United States, Japan, Korea and Canada. More than 31,000 have heard the Good News through his outreaches this year, with over 1,200 making decisions to follow Jesus.
To learn more about the Declaration of Dependence Tour, please visit DeclarationOfDependence.com.
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About Will Graham: Will Graham is the third generation of his family to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). The grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham, he has spoken to more than 1.2 million people across six continents. Graham also serves as executive vice president of the BGEA, giving leadership to all areas of the organization his grandfather founded in 1950. Follow Will on Facebook, Instagram and X.
About the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association:
Founded by Billy Graham in 1950, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) shares the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world. From its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the BGEA directs a wide range of domestic and international ministries, including: large-scale festivals led by evangelists Franklin Graham and Will Graham; the Billy Graham Library; the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, located outside of Asheville, North Carolina; SearchforJesus.net, an internet evangelism project reaching thousands of people for Christ online; and many others through print, television, telephone, radio and the internet. For more information, please visit billygraham.org. Get news updates at X.com/BGEAnews.
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