Smithsonian Museum celebrates America 250 with a Declaration of Independence display
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The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a museum-wide exhibition. The exhibit, titled 'In the Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness,' will feature 250 objects, including everyday items and key artifacts, to tell the story of America's complicated history.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The museum-wide exhibition will feature 250 objects across three floors. The exhibit includes the desk used by Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence and the gunboat Philadelphia, the oldest surviving American fighting vessel from the American Revolution. The exhibition will run from May 14, with interactive activities and performances until the end of August. Visitors can watch the conservation team at work through viewing windows. The exhibit will showcase 76 artifacts on public display for the first time.
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