# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Declaration Book Club
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us as we host Declaration Book Club, a new reading group designed to bring people together to read, discuss, and reflect on the Declaration of Independence - one of the most influential documents in American history.  The program invites participants of all backgrounds to engage deeply with the text of the Declaration, examining its language, historical context, and continuing relevance in civic life today. Designed by Monticello, the Declaration Book Club emphasizes close reading, thoughtful discussion, and shared inquiry. Participants will explore not only what the Declaration says, but how its ideas have been understood, challenged, and reinterpreted over time. 

Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence, which created the United States.  To celebrate the Declaration's upcoming 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, Monticello is launching Declaration Book Club, featuring short readings, lively videos, and probing questions to spark discussion of our past, present, and future as one people, created equal. What did Jefferson and his cosigners declare in 1776--and how do you pursue life, liberty, and happiness today? 

Take a moment to watch this brief invitation from Ken Burns.

The first session is Monday, April 6 - 1776: Making and sharing the Declaration of Independence 
The second session is Monday, May 4 -1826: The Declaration Reaches Middle Age: 50 years later
The third session is Monday, June 1 - Legacies: The Declaration Around the World 
Moderated by Lawrence Zaccaro.  This discussion is free to attend and registration is recommended.  The reading guide is attached below.  (If you would like a printed copy, please check in at the Information Desk.)

This program is presented as part of the ongoing America 250th series. 

Waterford Public Library is a proud affiliate of the America 250 | CT Commission.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waterford/declaration-book-club/200029952785045
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waterford
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06385
- **lat**: 41.34188
- **long**: -72.13607
- **full address**: 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06385

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Declaration Book Club being held?
  - **A:** Declaration Book Club takes place on Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Mon, 04 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 49 Rope Ferry Rd, Waterford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06385.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Declaration Book Club?
  - **A:** Declaration Book Club is organized by Waterford Public Library, CT.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Declaration Book Club is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waterford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Declaration Book Club sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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