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As part of our Typography of Independence program, funded in part by a grant from the Philadelphia Collaborator's Fund, the Common Press is at the Museum of the American Revolution for Declaration Days! 

 

Papermaking demonstration: How was paper made in 1776? In Philadelphia, it was a community effort. Explore in this hands-on demo how used cloth and rags collected from the community became the sheets of paper that the Declaration was printed on.

 

You must register and pay through this link to attend: Declaration Days! 

Date:
Friday, July 3, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Audiences:
Open to All

Event Organizer

Jessica Peterson