In today’s #brattlecast, we step away from the shop to check out 1776: Declaring Independence, on view now through December 19th at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this exhibition showcases rare printings of the Declaration of Independence—plus handwritten copies by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson—alongside contemporary letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts that help place the Declaration in its historical context.
Even in history-rich Boston, the Massachusetts Historical Society feels like something of a hidden gem, and Declaring Independence offers a fascinating introduction to their collections. Learn more and plan your visit at masshist.org.