Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy
Mon, Feb 16, 2026 — Mon, Sep 7, 2026
The Dole Institute of Politics, 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, 66045, United States
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About this event
“Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration of Independence in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. Accompanying the exhibit are selections from the Dole Archives pertaining to America’s Bicentennial in 1976, and a display from Humanities Kansas showcasing what was happening on the land that would become the state of Kansas 250 years ago.
This special exhibit was developed by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
This exhibit is presented in partnership with Humanities Kansas