Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses

Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses

When

May 17, 2026    
2:00 pm

Where

Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, NJ, 08540

Event Type

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As part of the new speaker series Generation Declaration, Morven Museum & Garden welcomes OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer to discuss the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. Tickets include museum admission the day of the event. Light refreshments will be served.

Date/Time: Sunday, May 17, 2 pm. 

Location: Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ 08540

In-person tickets: $20 general admission, $15 Morven member, $10 student

Virtual tickets: $10 virtual, $5 Morven member, $5 student

Register at https://www.morven.org/events/slavery-and-the-declaration-of-independence–the-deleted-clauses

Contact Name: Morven Museum & Garden