A Celebration of Oratory

May 4, 2026

3:30 p.m.

Free | In Person

Join us for an afternoon of powerful speeches from our National Oratory Fellows and student delegates from across the country. As our nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our speakers explore the theme “We Hold These Truths” and reflect on topics and issues that are important to them. Students can also choose to share speeches they have written themselves or recite words that have made history. Hear from today’s and tomorrow’s leaders on the Ford’s stage.

A Celebration of Oratory is a part of the National Oratory Fellows program. Ford’s National Oratory Fellowship is a transformative program that empowers teachers to cultivate critical thinkers, equipping students with tools to navigate both the classroom and the broader world.