Unpacking the Declaration of Independence: What It Meant Then and Now

Presenter: David Alcox

Learn about the text of the Declaration of Independence, who the key players were, the Enlightenment influence and if the values espoused in the Declaration are still relevant today. Participants will experience an unbiased look at the Declaration and receive valuable content to understand the influences and ideals of the document. They will be able to critically think about the document and have the knowledge of what it actually says. They will be able to form opinions and speak with conviction about what they learned.

Event Details

When:

Saturday, October 3, 2026 10:30am

Where:

Peterborough Town Library
2 Concord Street
Peterborough New Hampshire 03458

Hosted By:

Peterborough Town Library

Contact Info:

Rebecca Enman, Program & Outreach Librarian
renman@peterboroughnh.gov