Exhibition Guide

About the Exhibit

"Declaration of 1776" exhibit was created by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. 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.

Exhibit Specifications

7 retractable panels with stand: 3x7 (each has its own carrying case)

Requires a minimal of 21 feet of running space

Easily assembles in minutes

Weight per disassembled panel in case: 12lb each