when: 01 - 03 July 2026 | venue: New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building | cost: See event for details | address: Fifth Ave. & 42nd St.,Manhattan,10018,NY | website: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/08/22/special-display-manuscript-copy-declaration-independence
published: 28 Aug 2025, 5 min read
In honor of the semiquincentennial, the New York Public Library will exhibit a rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by founding father Thomas Jefferson. Visit the NYPL's Schwarzman Building to see Jefferson's original text, which was completed on July 1, 1776. This copy includes sections that were later removed before its July 4 ratification.
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In honor of the semiquincentennial, the New York Public Library will exhibit a rare historic copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by founding father Thomas Jefferson. Visit the NYPL's Schwarzman Building to see Jefferson's original text, which was completed on July 1, 1776. This copy includes sections that were later removed before its July 4 ratification.
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NYPL Declaration of Independence Display 2026 is on 01 - 03 July 2026. The opening hours are: See event website for details. Conveniently located in Manhattan NY. Call (917) 275-6975 for details. Visit their website at https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/08/22/special-display-manuscript-copy-declaration-independence.
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