This is a repeating eventAugust 17, 2026 10:30 pm
Event Details
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and the series The American Revolution, Route 9 Library & Innovation Center will discuss Monticello’s Declaration Book Club, a free ready-to-use toolkit for reading
Event Details
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and the series The American Revolution, Route 9 Library & Innovation Center will discuss Monticello’s Declaration Book Club, a free ready-to-use toolkit for reading and discussion.
Monday, July 20: Meeting 1, 1776
Participants will explore the creation of the Declaration, analyzing Jefferson’s original drafts, Congress’s revisions, and the revolutionary ideals that shaped the nation’s birth.
Monday, August 17: Meeting 2, 1826
This session reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration and the legacies of Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, who both died on July 4, 1826, by then well aware of the document’s evolving significance.
Wednesday, September 16: Meeting 3, Legacies
The final session examines how the Declaration’s ideals have inspired movements for equality and self-government, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
Free. Registration required: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/16752297
