Five Voices of Freedom and the Feast of Reason
Road to Independence
2026-06-20 12:00:00
2026-06-20 13:00:00
America/Chicago
Five Voices of Freedom and the Feast of Reason
Step back in time to explore how the Committee of Five drafted the Declaration of Independence and shaped a new nation. Join us for conversation about founding ideals over a "Feast of Reason".
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Halle Meeting Room
Saturday, June 20
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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2026-06-20 12:00:00
2026-06-20 13:00:00
America/Chicago
Five Voices of Freedom and the Feast of Reason
Step back in time to explore how the Committee of Five drafted the Declaration of Independence and shaped a new nation. Join us for conversation about founding ideals over a "Feast of Reason".
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Halle Meeting Room
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
Halle Meeting RoomStep back in time to explore how the Committee of Five drafted the Declaration of Independence and shaped a new nation. Join us for conversation about founding ideals over a "Feast of Reason".
Join us for an engaging, all ages program that brings to life the Committee of Five—Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston—the group tasked with drafting the Declaration of Independence. Together, we’ll uncover who these men were, what they debated, and how their discussions helped define the country’s founding ideals. We’ll enjoy conversation over a "Feast of Reason", modeled after the famous gatherings at Monticello, where Jefferson welcomed guests for lively conversations about science, politics, philosophy. Special thanks to Across the Board Catering for sponsoring the Feast of Reason. Saturday, June 20, 12 - 1 p.m. All Ages Welcome. Halle Meeting Room.
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The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.