by boxcar-admin | Jul 15, 2026
Historian and author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History, Michael Hattem recounts the surprising history of how Americans have fought over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution for nearly two and a half centuries. In this sweeping take on...
by boxcar-admin | Jun 3, 2026
Hear the Declaration of Independence brought to life through a public read-aloud in celebration of its 250th anniversary. With many voices sharing the text, this program highlights the power of words meant to be heard—then and now. 5:45 on the O&W Grove Stage 6:45...
by boxcar-admin | Jun 3, 2026
Step into the world of secret agents and coded messages with the William L. Clements Library! Families are invited to explore real “spy letters” from the American Revolution and see how people shared information in plain sight—without anyone else realizing. You’ll...
by boxcar-admin | Jun 3, 2026
Step into 1776 at a special pop-up display featuring fascinating facsimiles from originals located on campus. Explore copies of early printings of the Declaration of Independence alongside unique Revolutionary-era items from the Clements collections, and take a closer...
