Billy Graham's Grandson, Will, To Embark On The Declaration of Independence Tour

William Franklin Graham IV, known as "Will", is the grandson of the famous Christian evangelist, Billy Graham. He is the eldest son of Franklin Graham who is associated with the ministry, Samaritan's Purse. A ministry that provides international relief and crisis response as well as the famous Christmas shoebox ministry. A charming hallmark of the Christmas season that provides Christmas presents to children around the globe during the aspect of their ministry called Operation Christmas Child.

Will is the third generation of the Billy Graham family to preach across the globe and has even portrayed his grandfather, Billy Graham, in the 2018 film, "Unbroken: Path to Redemption". Will has shared the message of Christ as Lord and Savior to more than one million people across six continents. However, with this year marking the 250th Anniversary of The Declaration of Independence, Will Graham is embarking on a tour of the thirteen states that formed the original thirteen colonies that became The United States of America.

Known as "The Declaration of Independence Tour", Will Graham will spread the Good News to each of the original thirteen colonies beginning on September 15th, 2026. When he will begin his Declaration of Independence tour in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The next day he will preach in Manchester, New Hampshire, then on the 17th of September he will preach in Providence, Rhode Island. Followed by New Haven, Connecticut on the 18th. Will Graham will then preach in Wilmington, Delaware on September 22nd, followed by Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the 23rd of September. He will then preach in Trenton, New Jersey on the 24th and Hempstead, New York on the 25th of September.

After completing the New England portion of his tour, Will Graham will then preach in Roanoke, Virginia on October 12th, 2023, Frederick, Maryland on October 14th, with a return to his grandfather's home state of North Carolina on the 26th, in Wilmington. Then Will Graham will preach in Greenville, South Carolina on October 28th. With Will completing his "The Declaration of Independence tour" in the beautiful city of Savannah, Georgia on October 20th, 2026.

Will Graham has stated that he is embarking on The Declaration of Independence Tour because he feels, " . . . a burden to call our nation back to The Lord". With Will emphasizing that, "Together, we will call upon our Savior on behalf of the United States – thanking Him for His faithfulness, acknowledging our dependence on Him, and seeking His continued blessing in the years to come." Each stop on his tour will begin at 12 PM noon and will feature live music provided by Josh Havens of "The Afters", a Christian rock band that was founded in Texas. Each event is also free to attend for those who are interested. With the tour having the theme of "250 Years. 13 Colonies. One Hope."

Luisa Retes is a Tuscaloosa Attorney, piano instructor, vocalist, poet, reporter, and columnist who writes on politics, current affairs, and the arts.