The Story Behind the Stories

Every copy of the Declaration of Independence has a story to tell. Some of these stories are familiar. Other stories reflect people, places, and experiences that are not part of the traditional story of the founding moment.

This site is curated by Dr. Emily Sneff, a leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She is a historian of the founding era of the United States. During the 250th anniversary of the Declaration, she is a consulting curator for museum exhibitions in the Philadelphia area. She frequently gives presentations on the Declaration, including virtual workshops.