“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

“The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” Exhibition

Tue, May 5, 2026 12:00 PM — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 4:00 PM

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King Manor Museum's exhibition “The Bicentennial Revisited: The Spirit of ’76?” The exhibition explores how Americans interpreted the nation’s founding during the 1976 bicentennial through the material culture of the era. Featuring objects such as printed fabrics, commemorative plates, beer cans, magazines, school yearbooks, underground prints, and protest posters, the exhibition examines the vision of America expressed through both consumer goods and handmade items while highlighting the colorful and eclectic aesthetics that defined the 1970s.

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King Manor Museum

Home of Rufus King, framer of the Constitution and anti-slavery advocate. Open for free tours, programs, exhibitions, and more! 🏡📜🪶