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Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

August 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-04T10:00:00 - 2026-08-04T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

August 4, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-04T10:00:00 - 2026-08-04T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

June 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-02T10:00:00 - 2026-06-02T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

June 2, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-02T10:00:00 - 2026-06-02T11:30:00

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

May 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-05T10:00:00 - 2026-05-05T11:30:00

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.

May 5, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-05T10:00:00 - 2026-05-05T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

May 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-19T10:00:00 - 2026-05-19T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

May 19, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-05-19T10:00:00 - 2026-05-19T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

June 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-16T10:00:00 - 2026-06-16T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

June 16, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-06-16T10:00:00 - 2026-06-16T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

July 21, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-21T10:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

July 21, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-07-21T10:00:00 - 2026-07-21T11:30:00

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

August 18, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-18T10:00:00 - 2026-08-18T11:30:00

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you'd like during the event.

August 18, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:30am
  • Boston Public Library
    Central Library
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Special Collections, BPL
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Boston 250

Event Date2026-08-18T10:00:00 - 2026-08-18T11:30:00

Mayor's Poetry Program Reading 2026

Enjoy poetry readings by local emerging poets and see their work displayed at Boston City Hall in celebration of National Poetry Month.

April 24, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-24T13:00:00 - 2026-04-24T15:00:00

Join us in celebrating the selected poets from the 2026 Mayor's Poetry Program!

At this event you'll get to hear poetry readings on the theme of "belonging," meet the poets, and see their work hanging in Boston City Hall.

RSVP

April 24, 2026
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02201-2006
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-24T13:00:00 - 2026-04-24T15:00:00

Majlis: Poetry, Multimedia, and Conversation

An afternoon of poetry, performance, and conversation in honor of National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month!

April 26, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-26T14:30:00 - 2026-04-26T16:30:00

Celebrate National Arab American Heritage Month and National Poetry Month with an afternoon of poetry, performances, and conversation featuring George AbrahamKey K. BirdFeda Eid, and Jess Rizkallah.

RSVP

April 26, 2026
  • 2:30pm - 4:30pm
  • Civic Pavilion
    5 Congress Street
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Arts and Culture
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-04-26T14:30:00 - 2026-04-26T16:30:00
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