About the exhibition, from Humanities Kansas:

When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history. Around the world, other countries have declared independence taking the US Declaration of 1776 as a model. This exhibition uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. A special exhibit panel on “Kansas” in 1776 is also included.

This traveling exhibit will be available to visit at the El Dorado Senior Center from May 26 to June 18. The community is invited to visit the exhibit, read the Declaration of Independence aloud and consider the history and impact of this historic document.

Declaration at 250 is sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts and the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund.