Event Details

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the entry of the United States onto the world stage. Since then, the document has not only become a model for other countries to emulate, but it has become – in the words of Abraham Lincoln – “the seminal statement of the American Promise.”

This exhibit will not only focus on some of the facets of the Declaration of Independence, but it will take a closer look at the public and private life of Arthur Middleton, one of the document’s fifty-six signers.

Featuring:

Arthur Middleton, Public Servant (Library – Left Case)
Declaration of Independence (Library – Center Case)
Arthur Middleton, Husband/Father/Planter (Library – Right Case)
Arthur Middleton: Dressing the Part (South Bedroom)
The Art of Writing (Front Hall)
What Is It Display: The Revolutionary War Soldier (Sun Porch)

Guests will need to purchase General Admission plus House Museum tickets to view this exhibit.