Lecture – “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America”

Washington Crossing Historic Park is pleased to partner with the American Philosophical Society and its David Center for the American Revolution to host a lecture by historian Michael Auslin on his new book, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. In this engaging talk, Auslin explores the remarkable history of the Declaration of Independence—from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to its enduring role as a symbol of American ideals. More than a static artifact, the Declaration has lived many lives: carried through war, hidden for safekeeping, reproduced and reinterpreted across generations, and invoked by figures ranging from Abraham Read More