Belin Chapel, 7:00 p.m.
Join us this year for our 2026-2027 faculty lecture series on the Declaration of Independence. We’ll explore it’s origins, how it was received, and its legacy. Free and Open to the Public. No Reservation in Needed.
September 17, 2026
Most Americans have a general understanding of the Declaration of Independence, but its creation and purpose have been enveloped by myth and legend. Join Dr. Hammons to learn the true story of the Declaration as we celebrate 250 years of American Independence.
October 13, 2026
In July 1776, independence was inevitable, or was it? In those historical moments leading up to the signing, Americans could agree that Britain had violated their rights but still disagree about what to do. Dean Jodey Hinze explores the alternatives still very much alive in 1776. How much of the Declaration could one endorse without actually wanting independence?
November 17, 2026
February 18, 2027
April 13, 2027
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