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Registration opens:
June 04th, 2026

Documentary Screening: America's Declaration

2026-07-02 18:00:00 2026-07-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Documentary Screening: America's Declaration Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence's signing by learning more about how it came into being. 32 mins., NR Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Thursday, July 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-02 18:00:00 2026-07-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Documentary Screening: America's Declaration Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence's signing by learning more about how it came into being. 32 mins., NR Lakewood Branch - Lakewood Meeting Room

Lakewood Branch

Lakewood Meeting Room

Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence's signing by learning more about how it came into being. 32 mins., NR

Political scientist Danielle Allen explores the bold minds and historical circumstances that resulted in one of the greatest political writings in history.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Movie |

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Celebrate 250 years since the Declaration of Independence's signing by learning more about how it came into being. 32 mins., NR

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