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Risking It All

The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

2026-06-01 19:00:00 2026-06-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Risking It All Learn about the lesser-known declaration signers and the risks they took for independence. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Monday, June 01
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-01 19:00:00 2026-06-01 20:00:00 America/Chicago Risking It All Learn about the lesser-known declaration signers and the risks they took for independence. Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

Learn about the lesser-known declaration signers and the risks they took for independence.

In 1776, signing the Declaration of Independence was not an act of patriotism. It was an act of treason against Great Britain. Who were these 56 men who risked it all to make the strike for independence? Some of their names are familiar. Others — like William Whipple or Button Gwinnett — are not.

Join historian Joyce Haworth to discover some of the lesser-known founders. Learn the roles they played and the consequences they suffered after signing the declaration.

This program will not be recorded.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Genealogy & History |

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The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.

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