Arthur Middleton and the Declaration of Independence Exhibit

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence announced the entry of the United States onto the world stage. Since then, the document has not only become a model for other countries to emulate, but it has become – in the words of Abraham Lincoln – “the seminal statement of the American Promise.”

This exhibit will not only focus on some of the facets of the Declaration of Independence, but it will take a closer look at the public and private life of Arthur Middleton, one of the document’s fifty-six signers.

Featuring:

Arthur Middleton, Public Servant (Library – Left Case)
Declaration of Independence (Library – Center Case)
Arthur Middleton, Husband/Father/Planter (Library – Right Case)
Arthur Middleton: Dressing the Part (South Bedroom)
The Art of Writing (Front Hall)
What Is It Display: The Revolutionary War Soldier (Sun Porch)

Guests will need to purchase General Admission plus House Museum tickets to view this exhibit.