America 250 in Ridgefield: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence

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In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Ridgefield Library and Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center have partnered to develop and host a series of free programs to explore the history and current understanding of this foundational document. The America 250 in Ridgefield: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence program series includes America250 Community Conversations, providing opportunities for community members to read and discuss the Declaration of Independence, and a special Declaration Deep Dive lecture and learning series presented by subject scholars across many aspects of the Declaration of Independence. Our shared goal is to facilitate a considered and meaningful examination of what it has meant to be an American historically, and what it means today.

Support for America 250 in Ridgefield: A Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence is provided by CT Humanities as part of its America 250 CT program.  Additional Library programming made possible by the Friends of the Ridgefield Library Scholarly Series. Additional promotional support provided by Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250.

Coming in September:

Thursday, September 11 — America250 Community Conversations: Get to Know the Declaration of Independence: A Founding Document Close Reading — 7:00 pm at the Library. Click here to learn more and register.

Thursday, September 18 — America 250: The Art of American Independence: Beyond the Declaration — 6:30 pm at the Library.  Click here to learn more and register. 

Sunday, September 21 — America 250 in Ridgefield Opening Keynote with Akhil Amar and Todd Brewster — 3:30 pm at the Library.  Click here to learn more and register.

 

View the recording of America 250 in Ridgefield: Declaration Deep Dive: Britain and the American Dream with Peter Moore held in Zoom on August 21.

Mark your calendar and save the date for upcoming America 250 programs! Download our America 250 in Ridgefield brochure or visit our Events Calendar here to learn more.