Dissecting the Declaration
May 25, 2022 from 7-8:30 p.m.- May 25, 2022 from 7-8:30 p.m.
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Independence may have been approved in the summer of 1776, but the ramifications of the Declaration of Independence extended far into the future. Yet the nuance of this document is often forgotten by many who learn about it today. The words of the Declaration of Independence had unintended audiences and unintended consequences that were felt during the Revolutionary era and the ideas it presented still have the power to impact our lives today.
Educators are invited to join this free workshop to take a closer look at the Declaration of Independence, work together to analyze the context that surrounded it, and reflect on its legacy.
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Professional Development Workshops
Join fellow teachers for interactive workshops, engaging discussions, and content-rich presentations exploring the American Revolution in both historical and contemporary contexts.
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Season of Independence
Explore the spread of support for American independence from January to July of 1776. Encounter the perspectives of real men and women on all sides of the debate.
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The Declaration’s Journey
October 18, 2025 - January 3, 2027The Declaration's Journey, opening in Fall 2025, will explore how a document created out of a colonial rebellion on the margins of the British empire became one of the most world renowned statements of political rights in human history.
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