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Making the Declaration of Independence: Historical and Philosophical Sources

Program Type:

History, Presenter LIVE in the Library

Age Group:

Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on April 20, 2026 @ 9:00am.

Event Details

This program will be presented as part of honoring our nation's 250th Birthday!

When Thomas Jefferson, under deadline, took pen in hand to write a declaration of independence, he was not starting with a blank slate of ideas. He drew on many sources for his inspiration and sometimes even for his wording: the long tradition of English rights, political philosophers such as John Locke, and others. Join historian Joyce Haworth for a deep look at the historical sources behind the Declaration of Independence.