Please join us at The Declaration of Independence Opening Reception at Main Library!

The Durham County Library family invites you to an opening reception to commemorate a special exhibit of the Declaration of Independence at Main Library. Please join the Durham Library Foundation and the Friends of the Durham Library to celebrate! Tuesday, September 8, 2026 4–6 p.m. Main Library 300 N. Roxboro St. Durham, NC 27701 This free reception is open to the public. Guests are welcome to drop in at any time during the event, and registration is encouraged. Register Here - https://buff.ly/mOjHtV7 Can’t attend the reception? The exhibition will be on display at Durham County Main Library from September 8 through September 20, 2026. About the Exhibition Presented in collaboration with Duke Arts, the Nasher Museum of Art, and Durham County Library, this exhibition is part of We the People: A Duke & Durham Initiative, a community-wide commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition features three rare prints on loan from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection: • An official, full-size 1823 facsimile engraved by William J. Stone, commonly known as a Stone Declaration • An 1818 reproduction by calligrapher Benjamin Owen Tyler • An ornate, illustrated 1819 version published by John Binns Visitors can also explore interactive activities and discover related library resources displayed alongside these historic prints. Register today and join us in celebrating this remarkable piece of American history!