Declaration at 250
As 2026 approaches, HK will be working to connect Kansans with America’s stories from before and after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a national movement of ideas.
Bring the Declaration of Independence to Your Hometown
2026 is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Do you know what’s in America’s founding document and its impact on the world? Here’s an opportunity to learn more!
Humanities Kansas announces a call for hosts for the Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy, a special traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History coming to Kansas in 2026. Kansas nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply to host this special exhibition. The deadline for applications is August 22, 2025.
About the Exhibition
When the Declaration of Independence was issued, the idea that “all men are created equal” was revolutionary. With this seminal document, the Founding Fathers unleashed an open-ended driving force that would shape modern history. Around the world, other countries have declared independence taking the US Declaration of 1776 as a model. This exhibition uses primary sources to illustrate how Americans and people across the world have been inspired by the Declaration in their pursuit of equality and self-determination. A special exhibit panel on “Kansas” in 1776 is also included.
Exhibition Requirements
- 30 feet of running space for nine 33” x 81” inch freestanding panels
- Open to the public 20 hours or more each week
- Security
Follow HK’s social media for more details and follow the Kansas 250th Commission to see what’s happening statewide.