Morgan Library displays rare 1776 Dunlap broadside for US 250th anniversary
The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City will host an exhibition from May 5 to September 13, 2026, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The installation will showcase six significant works in the library's rotunda, with the centerpiece being a rare Dunlap broadside of the Declaration, typeset by John Dunlap on July 4, 1776. This broadside was distributed to various assemblies and Continental troops. The exhibition provides a glimpse into the early days of the nation, featuring materials from the Morgan Library & Museum's collection.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs May 5 through September 13, 2026
- Installation features six works in the Morgan Library rotunda
- Centerpiece is a Dunlap broadside of the Declaration of Independence
- Broadside was typeset by John Dunlap on July 4, 1776
- Documents were distributed to assemblies, conventions, councils of safety, and commanding officers of Continental troops
- Exhibition marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
- Materials are drawn from the Morgan Library & Museum collection
- Installation provides a snapshot of the nation's nascence
Entities
Institutions
- Morgan Library & Museum
Locations
- New York City
- United States