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...
by boxcar-admin | May 13, 2026
Celebrate the Clements Library’s 103rd birthday with free ice cream! See the latest exhibit, get some Clements swag, and enjoy camaraderie on the beautiful portico.
by boxcar-admin | Apr 1, 2026
Join us for an open house-style event where we invite guests to bring their own paper treasures (letters, journals, photographs, prints, books, and maps) for discussion with Clements Curators and guest Americana collectors. Enjoy the community and camaraderie of other...
