WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - On Saturday, July 4, the Williams College Museum of Art presents an annual Independence Day tradition; the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the British Reply by actors from the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Readings take place in front of the museum at 12:00 and 1:30 pm.
Following the readings, visitors are invited to view extremely rare, early printed copies of the documents in the exhibition Manifestos: American Dreams and Their Founding Documents. Other documents on view in the galleries include: the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, the Federalist Papers, the Articles of Confederation, and others.
Usually housed in Chapin’s Rare Book Library, these documents are on view at the museum while a new library is being built. They are displayed in the galleries devoted to American art, with works that will give context to how they have shaped over 200 years of national identity. On Saturday experts from Chapin Library will be on hand to answer specific questions about the documents. Museum interns will also be in the galleries to give additional information.
This event is FREE and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
The Williams College Museum of Art is located on Main Street in Williamstown, Massachusetts. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 1-5 pm. The museum is wheelchair accessible and open to the public. Admission is FREE. For more information, contact the museum at 413-597-2429.
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