Andy Volpe will present a slide lecture titled “Printing Revolution,” which has a dual significance, referring to both the printing press and the “Revolutionary” nature of what was printed. The program will concentrate on the events leading up to the American Revolution and the printing of the Declaration of Independence. It will also discuss the legal disputes between Colonial printers and England concerning the concepts of a Free Press and Freedom of Speech. After the presentation, several replica prints, including the Declaration, will be displayed. The program lasts approximately 1 hour and is suitable for grades 5 and up, adults, and seniors.
