The Declaration of Independence Broadside returns to the LBJ Library and Museum. Visit one of 25 surviving broadsides on Saturday, February 6 from 9AM-2PM.
Known as the Dunlap broadside, this original copy of the Declaration of Independence was printed on the evening of July 4, 1776. The Dunlapbroadsides were delivered to the nation's founders early in the morning of July 5, 1776. One copy was officially entered into the Congressional Journal, and additional copies of the freshly drafted Declaration of Independence were carried by riders on horseback throughout the colonies and read aloud to assembled colonists.
Producer Norman Lear acquired a Dunlap broadside of the Declaration in June 2000 with the goal of bringing the "People's Document" directly to Americans--especially young people--to inspire them to participate in civic activism, to exercise their rights, and above all, to vote.
Museum admission and parking are free.