When the Declaration Was News - Author Lecture

Emily Sneff is a historian of the founding era of the United States and a leading expert on the Declaration of Independence.

Emily Sneff is a historian of the founding era of the United States and a leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. A PhD in history from William and Mary, she is a consulting curator for museum exhibitions for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration. As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, this program discusses the moments after its creation, and this groundbreaking book follows how news of the Declaration of Independence spread to people throughout the thirteen United States and the Atlantic world. This lecture is free, please register to receive a reminder email.