When the Declaration of Independence Was News

Saratoga National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Nov 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM
  • Free

Published for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators.

Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She was a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.

Support for the Fall Lecture Series is provided by Friends of Saratoga Battlefield. Reservations are required due to limited space. Email SARA_Reservations@nps.gov to reserve your seat!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Reservation or Registration

Email SARA_Reservations@nps.gov to reserve your seat!

Location

Latitude and Longitude 43.012212, -73.648927

Schedule

Date:

Nov 5, 2026

Time:

6:30 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Garrett Cloer
581-670-2980
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Event Type

  • Talk
Tags: history, 250th anniversary, declaration of independence