“Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” Pop-Up Exhibit

In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we are bringing exciting new pop-up exhibits from our friends at The Gilder Lehrman Collection to the White Bear Lake Area! “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy” Pop-Up Exhibit When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history. Around the world, other countries have declared independence, taking the US Declaration of 1776 as a model. This exhibition uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. This pop-up exhibit is free to attend at the White Bear Lake Armory.