A leading historian on the Declaration of Independence will discuss how the document shaped the future of the United States during a guest lecture at Montgomery County Community College.
Dr. Emily Sneff, an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence, will lead the lecture, “The Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later,” on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 1:00 PM in the Advanced Technology Center of the Blue Bell Campus (340 DeKalb Pike). The lecture is free and open to all, but registration is required. Find full details here.
“The lecture, sponsored by the Division of Liberal Arts, will explore how this landmark document shaped the nation and still influences American life today,” said Dr. Suzanne del Gizzo, Dean of Liberal Arts.
“Dr. Emily Sneff will take you back in time to 1776 to explore the who, what, where, when, how, and why behind the decision to declare independence from Great Britain, and then move through time to understand what the past anniversaries have looked like and how the Declaration continues to impact people today.”
Sneff received a Ph.D. in History from The College of William & Mary. She is a consulting curator and advisor for museum exhibitions and public programs marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration in 2026.
MCCC, meanwhile, will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary with several other events, activities, and reflections on campus throughout the semester. Among them is a screening of the Justice Bell replica documentary Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote, Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 4:00 PM. The film uncovers the inspiring history behind the Justice Bell and the courageous women who helped reshape American democracy. Viewers will discover the legacy of their struggle and the symbol that rang out for equality. The screening is free and open to all.
On the Montco on the Move podcast, the College will commemorate the anniversary with its series The American Mosaic. Monthly episodes will feature faculty members from across the Liberal Arts division speaking on a broad range of topics, including music, theatre, politics, identity, and cultural impact. Each conversation offers a perspective on what it means to be American in the past, present, and future. Listen to the podcast here, or download the show wherever podcasts are available.
For more information about all 250th U.S. anniversary activities at the College, visit the MCCC events page.
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