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Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island

by Amy Kennard

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM
Historic Richmond Town, 441 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY, 10306 United States

Upcoming dates

Wed, Jul 1 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM
Thu, Jul 2 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM
Fri, Jul 3 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM
Sat, Jul 4 • 11:00 AM—4:00 PM

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Founding Principles: The Declaration of Independence, Civics, and Staten Island, opening in June 2026 in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition will explore the origins of local government and the basic tenets of American democracy, including civil liberties, the s
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