Reading the Declaration
Get to know the Declaration of Independence a little better through this short interactive.
Our exhibit at Monticello explores how the Declaration of Independence went from the tip of Thomas Jefferson's quill to become an icon of democracy throughout the world.
Visit in person at our David M. Rubenstein Visitor Center to see a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence, participate in a digital scavenger hunt, and learn more about the impact of the Declaration around the world.
Get to know the Declaration of Independence a little better through this short interactive.
Explore a timeline about the endeavor for equal rights for all American citizens.
How have the words and ideas in the Declaration of Independence impacted human rights around the world?
Find copies of the Declaration of Independence, keepsakes, quill pens, and more at Monticello's Museum Shop. Not on site? Check out our online store.
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