The spring General Meeting of the American Philosophical Society is April 25–27. Read the program and live stream the proceedings. 

Public Events

Exploring the Declaration - Civic Season Kick-Off Event

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET

This event is free and open to the public

APS Museum - Philosophical Hall

104 South Fifth Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

 

 Saturday, June 15th 

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET

An image of the Declaration of Independence

 Saturday, June 15th from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET

Join the APS for this Civic Season Kick-Off as we learn about the Declaration of Independence and reflect on what it means to you. Learn about the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, try your hand at putting back together the preamble of the Declaration, and leave your own response to questions about the Declaration at our talk-back tables.

Civic Season is brought to you by Made By Us and partners like the APS! Curious about the Civic Season? Learn more about it and start planning for it here. https://www.thecivicseason.com/ 
 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessing this event, please contact the education office at [email protected]. We appreciate two weeks of advance notice for any accessibility requests. 

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