Forging Liberty Exhibition

The Road to Independence
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
10:00 am – 8:00 pm

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, community members are invited to experience a special exhibit titled Forging Liberty: The Road to Independence.

This special exhibition will feature 21 authentic founding-era documents and artifacts,   many of which will be displayed publicly for the first time.

Featured Highlights Include:

  • A rare Peter Force copy of the Declaration of Independence
  • The Articles of Confederation
  • Common Sense by Thomas Paine
  • King George III's response to independence
  • George Washington's letter
  • Revolutionary War Maps of Boston
  • French and Indian War powder horn
  • Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre

Presented by the Champaign County History Museum at the Historic Cattle Bank and part of Champaign County's America 250 commemoration.

Admission to the exhibition is free, but advance registration is highly encouraged.   Reserve tickets  » 

All ages | Presentation

Main Library, Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

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