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Stories of the Declaration of Independence

Americas 250th Anniversary History Program

2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:30:00 America/New_York Stories of the Declaration of Independence Teacher and Historian Steve Elder talks about the History and Importance of the Declaration of Independence. Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room

Tuesday, April 07
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-07 19:00:00 2026-04-07 20:30:00 America/New_York Stories of the Declaration of Independence Teacher and Historian Steve Elder talks about the History and Importance of the Declaration of Independence. Carnegie East Wing - Indiana Room

Carnegie East Wing

Indiana Room

Teacher and Historian Steve Elder talks about the History and Importance of the Declaration of Independence.

Did you know we almost the lost the first copy of Declaration of Independence?   Teacher and Historian Steve Elder talks about the History and Importance of the this famed document.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentation | History | Genealogy |

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Teacher and Historian Steve Elder talks about the History and Importance of the Declaration of Independence.
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