Declaring the Revolution: America's Printed Path to Independence

When:
Monday, Jun 22, 2026 10:00a -
Sunday, Nov 29, 2026 5:00p

Where:
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
Columbia Point
Boston, MA 02125

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jfklibraryfoundation JFK Library Foundation

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Good for Groups, History, Kid Friendly, Rainy Day Ideas

Event website:
https://www.jfklibrary.org/visit-museum/exhibits/special-exhibits/declaring-the-revolution

While the path to American independence had a bloody war at the center of it, it also was a revolution of ideas and identity.


During the American Revolution the original thirteen colonies--diverse and separately controlled territories of Great Britain--became a self-governing, democratic alliance united by shared ideals of liberty, freedom from oppression, and individual rights. The words expressing these ideals were spread through the 18th century’s only form of mass communication: print.


In honor of its 250th anniversary, Declaring the Revolution, a new special exhibit at the JFK Library and Museum, celebrates the Declaration of Independence; the writings that influenced it; the circumstances that led to its creation; and the individuals from the revolutionary generation who embodied its principles, using rare pamphlets, books, broadsides, maps, and engravings from the collection of David M. Rubenstein.


Guest Curator: Mazy Boroujerdi, Curator, David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection

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