To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, 1776 and Beyond focuses on the original Declaration and explores how Medford residents have kept that Declaration alive from the 18th century to the present by challenging unfair laws and practices and advocating for increased freedom and expand what independence means from woman suffrage to Black Civil Rights to same-sex marriage and more.
The exhibit invites visitors to share their thoughts about the present and future by contributing to a time capsule to be opened in Medford on the 300th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence: July 4, 2076.
Exhibit runs from May 3 through Fall 2026. Free & open to the public Sundays 1-4 p.m.