The United States is set to celebrate its 250th birthday in July, and as part of the festivities, a unique exhibition is coming to Dearborn. The "Freedom Plane National Tour: Documents That Forged a Nation" will be on display at The Henry Ford museum from July 9-26, offering Americans a chance to witness key documents that shaped the nation's history.
According to Jim Byron, senior advisor to the archivist of the United States, this tour is an ideal way to commemorate the country's birthday and inspire future generations to champion its founding ideals. "Americans across the country can bear witness to the people and principles that shaped our nation," he said.
The exhibition features a range of historic documents, including one of only 50 known engraved copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association calling for a boycott of British goods, and oaths of allegiance from prominent figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Additionally, it includes the Treaty of Paris, which formally recognized the United States as an independent nation, as well as a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution in draft form.
The exhibition is free to visit, but tickets must be reserved in advance at The Henry Ford's website. This offer provides an unparalleled opportunity for the public to engage with America's rich history and gain a deeper understanding of the country's founding principles.
According to Jim Byron, senior advisor to the archivist of the United States, this tour is an ideal way to commemorate the country's birthday and inspire future generations to champion its founding ideals. "Americans across the country can bear witness to the people and principles that shaped our nation," he said.
The exhibition features a range of historic documents, including one of only 50 known engraved copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Association calling for a boycott of British goods, and oaths of allegiance from prominent figures such as George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Aaron Burr. Additionally, it includes the Treaty of Paris, which formally recognized the United States as an independent nation, as well as a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution in draft form.
The exhibition is free to visit, but tickets must be reserved in advance at The Henry Ford's website. This offer provides an unparalleled opportunity for the public to engage with America's rich history and gain a deeper understanding of the country's founding principles.
it's like stepping into history! I've been hearing that The Henry Ford museum is doing an incredible job with this tour and I'm literally counting down the days until July 9th. Plus, it's free which is just a bonus 
i mean who wouldn't wanna learn more about America's founding principles? And I love how they're saying it's not just for Americans to appreciate - it's for everyone! 
I've got my ticket already booked and can't wait to geek out on all these historic documents 
The fact that it's free and you can reserve a ticket online is lowkey amazing too. It's gonna be so dope for future generations to see these docs in action. I'm def comin' out to check it out with my crew! 
. Seeing these iconic documents up close is going to be such an eye-opener, you know? Like, can you even imagine the significance of that engraved Declaration of Independence copy? 
And I'm also low-key fascinated by the Articles of Association - it's crazy to think about how a boycott of British goods led to this whole country being formed 
. Anyone planning on checking out this exhibit is basically going to be a history buff for life #USHistoryMatters #FreedomPlaneTour #DocumentRevolution
. Can't we just learn about our history through actual living people or something? I mean, how many times can you show us the same old Declaration of Independence before it starts to feel like a snooze fest 
. And what's with all the fuss over the Treaty of Paris? It's just a piece of paper 
. Let's be real, most people won't even remember they saw it once it's gone out of sight. Plus, are we really going to make tickets for this free exhibit and make us reserve them in advance? That sounds like way too much hassle 
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. I mean, who doesn't love sifting through ancient documents and trying to wrap their head around what the founding fathers were all about? 
. But hey, if you're into that sorta thing, The Henry Ford museum is free to visit, which is always a plus 
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It's gonna be awesome to see these historic documents in person - can imagine walking into a room filled with original copies of the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution. That's like, total history nerd heaven for me 
. I'm definitely gonna check it out when it comes to Dearborn. Free tickets? Yes, please! 
. Can't wait to learn more about America's founding ideals and see how they've shaped the country we live in today 
. I think this exhibition is gonna be super cool! They're gonna show people all these historic documents and oaths that shaped America into what it is today. You can imagine how important those papers must've been for the founders 
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. By putting these historical documents on display, The Henry Ford museum is providing a unique opportunity for Americans to connect with their nation's history and values.
. It's an excellent way to engage the public in discussions about American identity and citizenship, which are increasingly relevant issues in today's society 
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The fact that they're making it free to visit is just, like, so generous on their part 
#FreeForAll. I'm def gonna make sure to get my tickets ASAP and check this out for myself 
. This exhibit is going to be EPIC!
! Can you even imagine seeing that up close? It's like, a total piece of American history right in front of your eyes. And to think they'll also have oaths of allegiance from George Washington and Alexander Hamilton... my god, what an amazing collection! 
. This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone interested in American history 
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