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Print your own copy of the Declaration of Independence, view demonstrations of handmade paper, sign a giant copy of the Declaration, hear music of the American Revolution, make a printer's hat... and much more. History you can hold!
This permanent exhibit offers highlights of the Albert H. Small Declaration of Independence Collection, the most comprehensive collection of letters, documents, and early printings of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition sheds light on not only the writing and signing of the Declaration, but also on its first printing, distribution across the colonies, and future impact on American history.
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