Jacksonville University College of Law hosting traveling exhibit celebrating 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence signing
'With nearly half of the 56 signers being lawyers, legal expertise played a central role in shaping a bold vision of freedom, equality, and collective governance'
Jacksonville University College of Law is hosting the “250 Years of Independence: Fortifying America’s Commitment to Democracy for All” exhibit.
Jacksonville University College of Law is hosting the newest installment in the traveling exhibit series curated by the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, titled “250 Years of Independence: Fortifying America’s Commitment to Democracy for All.”
This is the first place the exhibit has been displayed in the country, and is located in the JU College of Law’s street level windows at 121 W. Forsyth St. in downtown Jacksonville.
This exhibit, which also can be found at law schools, state capitol buildings, state and local bar associations, courthouses, law firms, and national and local conferences across the country, explores the evolution of American democracy and the importance of the rule of law.
"Through original texts and rare images from the Law Library of Congress, the exhibit traces the Declaration of Independence’s revolutionary origins, its complex legacy, and key moments over 250 years that have tested and expanded our nation’s legal foundations," according to the law school. "With nearly half of the 56 signers being lawyers, legal expertise played a central role in shaping a bold vision of freedom, equality, and collective governance."
Law Dean Nick Allard is the immediate past chair of the ABA Standing Committee on the Law Library of Congress, and director of the JU Law Library, Colleen Skinner, currently serves on the committee. Allard noted that hosting the exhibit reflects the college’s commitment to engage the community and highlight pivotal moments in American legal history.
“The Jacksonville University College of Law has been deeply involved in the creation of this exhibit, as well as previous exhibits we’ve hosted, focusing on Native American voting rights and the 19th Amendment,” Allard said. “This exhibit embodies the college of law’s dedication to promote civic education about law and justice in America, and to serve the public interest and people of Jacksonville.”
