The Patriot Chest and Signing the Declaration
Road to Independence
2026-06-29 17:30:00
2026-06-29 18:30:00
America/Chicago
The Patriot Chest and Signing the Declaration
Join us for a hands-on history program where the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the Patriot Chest and try your hand at signing the Declaration of Independence.
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Storytelling Room
Monday, June 29
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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2026-06-29 17:30:00
2026-06-29 18:30:00
America/Chicago
The Patriot Chest and Signing the Declaration
Join us for a hands-on history program where the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the Patriot Chest and try your hand at signing the Declaration of Independence.
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library - Storytelling Room
Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library
Storytelling RoomJoin us for a hands-on history program where the Daughters of the American Revolution will present the Patriot Chest and try your hand at signing the Declaration of Independence.
Join us for a hands-on history program featuring the Daughters of the American Revolution’s Patriot Chest. We will explore curated artifacts, replicas, and educational materials that highlight the lives, challenges, and achievements of early American patriots. After the presentation, guests are invited to take part in the “Sign the Declaration” activity, provided in partnership with Bornblum Jewish Community School. Participants will receive their own replica scroll and quill pen as a keepsake and reminder of the founding moments that shaped our nation. Monday, June 29, 5:30 6:30 p.m. All ages welcome. Storytelling Room. Registration required.
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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.