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Ideas into Independence- Writing, Meaning, and legacy of the Declaration of Independence
Sat, Feb 07
|Maroa Public Library
How did revolutionary ideas become a revolutionary nation? Join us for a short, engaging look at the Declaration of Independence—its writing, meaning, and lasting impact—plus a featured excerpt from Ken Burns’s The American Revolution.
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Time & Location
Feb 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Maroa Public Library, 305 Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756, USA
About the Event
Ideas into Independence
Join Professors Steven Austin and Janilyn Kocher of Richland Community College for an engaging program on the writing, meaning, and legacy of the Declaration of Independence. Explore Thomas Jefferson’s role, key Enlightenment influences, and how the document has been interpreted over time—plus a featured screening excerpt from Ken Burns’s The American Revolution.
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