Turnaround Project Will Host Capitol Ceremony
The Turnaround Project will host a public rededication event at the Oklahoma State Capitol on October 14, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Civic
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The Turnaround Project is scheduled to hold a public ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol on October 14, 2026. Participants will gather from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to read the Declaration of Independence aloud and sign the Turnaround Declaration of 2026.
Why it matters
Organizers seek to foster increased civic engagement and encourage the stewardship of the Declaration of Independence among families, churches, and student groups.
The ceremony will take place from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. as part of a national project timeline that includes 52 days of prayer. Organizers aim to facilitate similar rededication ceremonies in every state before July 3, 2027.
The players
Marla Hill
She is a co-founder of The Turnaround Project.
Ginger Sloan
She is a co-founder of The Turnaround Project.
Shane Jett
He is a State Senator who will serve as the emcee for the upcoming ceremony.
The details
Attendees at the Oklahoma State Capitol event will participate in reading the Declaration of Independence and signing the Turnaround Declaration of 2026. The ceremony is part of a larger nationwide effort that also includes a planned Starlit Ceremony at the Museum of the Bible in Washington later in October.
Timeline
The public ceremony at the Oklahoma State Capitol is October 14, 2026.
A Starlit Ceremony is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at the Museum of the Bible.
The target deadline for ceremonies in every state is July 3, 2027.
Industry Dynamics
The Turnaround Project centers its activities on the stewardship of the Declaration of Independence, a foundational American document. This initiative aims to revitalize interest in historical civic texts through a coordinated series of state-level events.
The public is invited to attend the ceremony, with organizers specifically encouraging participation from local families, churches, and student groups. Those interested in attending or learning more about the initiative can find additional project information online.
The takeaway
The event serves as an opportunity for citizens to engage directly with foundational documents in a civic setting. Participants interested in the initiative are encouraged to review the official project timeline for future events in other states.
Further reading
Learn more about local events in the Oklahoma City Civic section.
More information
For more details on the event, visit the The Turnaround Project website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Oklahoma City Sentinel.
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