When the Declaration of Independence Was News
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Published for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what its legacy would be or whether the United States would win the war against Great Britain. The talk explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world, and the stories of the many people involved in declaring independence, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators.
Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary and was a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the Declaration’s 250th anniversary at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
Support for the Fall Lecture Series is provided by Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. Reservations are required due to limited space. Email [email protected] to reserve your seat.
- Date: November 5, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Duration: 1 hour
- Cost: Free
- Location coordinates: 43.012212, -73.648927
- Contact: Garrett Cloer, 581-670-2980