Visit Common Press to print a copy of the Declaration of Independence for yourself. The composition will be set in Caslon metal type and ready to print on our 1889 cast-iron handpress. This hour-long demonstration is open to all, and we welcome participants of all ages and backgrounds. Groups of up to 20 people are welcome!
Hosted by: Common Press
As part of the Penn Libraries America 250 programming, join the Common Press for The Typography of Independence, a year-long program celebrating the papermaking and printing techniques that created the first edition of the Declaration of Independence.
The University of Pennsylvania, located in the heart of the city, was at the center of the dramatic events of 1776 and the Revolution that followed. 250 years later, partners across the university are exploring how history can help us better understand the present and create a sustainable and inclusive future.