Declaration of Independence

An original copy of the Declaration of Independence will be part of a display at the Minnesota History Center near downtown St. Paul May 6-18, coinciding with Minnesota Statehood Week, commemorating the 150th birthday of Minnesota. It is one of only 25 remaining original copies of the Declaration printed on the evening of July 4, 1776, and the only one that travels for exhibition.

The Declaration of Independence, considered the nation’s “birth certificate,” laid the foundation for personal freedoms and individual rights in the United States and around the world. The Declaration will be on display for free public viewing at the Minnesota History Center as part of the state’s Sesquicentennial celebration. Visit www.mnhs.org for information on hours and directions, or call 651-259-3000 (or 888-727-8386).

Posted by James Riemermann / Feature Articles and Spring/Summer Articles