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Declaration of Independence in Belfast
Description
The American Declaration of Independence has gone on display in Belfast for the first time, as part of an exhibition highlighting the contribution of the Ulster-Scots community to the momentous events of 4th July 1776.
The irreplaceable artefact has been loaned from The National Archives (UK) to the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland as part of a three-month exhibition organised by the Ulster-Scots Agency.
The exhibition explains how decades of teaching and preaching by Ulster-Scots Presbyterians spread a demand for liberty that led in 1776 to the Declaration of Independence bearing the names of two Ulster-Scots, Charles Thomson and John Dunlap, born not in America, but here in Ulster.”
The exhibition was officially opened by US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, Joe Kennedy III, on his first official visit for events to mark 25 years since the Belfast Agreement.
It is open to the public at PRONI from 20th April to 24th July and admission is free.
Please note:
PRONI provide full access to all public areas and the Declaration of Independence exhibition is located on the ground floor.
No need to book – the exhibition can be viewed during PRONI opening hours.
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
Tue, 30 May 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 31 May 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 02 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 05 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 06 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 07 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 09 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 12 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 14 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 16 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 19 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 20 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 21 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 23 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 28 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 30 Jun 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 04 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 05 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 07 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 10 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 11 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 14 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 17 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Wed, 19 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00am - 4:45pm
Fri, 21 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 9:00am - 4:45pm
About The Host
Upcoming events at Public Record Office of Northern Ireland
History And Heritage
Declaration of Independence in Belfast
30 May - 24 Jul 2023
The American Declaration of Independence has gone on display in Belfast for the first time, as part of…
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