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American Writers Museum

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The written word and some of our nation's best literary minds take the spotlight at the American Writers Museum, an institution that is dedicated to educating the public about American writers, past and present. Guests can walk through a series of rotating, state-of-the-art exhibitions, including a hall dedicated to 100 notable American writers and an area where anyone can sit behind a typewriter and contribute to a story created by museum attendees.

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Address
180 N Michigan Ave
Second Floor
Chicago
Price:
Adults $12; Seniors, Students $8; Children under 12 free
Opening hours:
Daily 10am–5pm
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Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, the American Writers Museum presents a pop-up exhibition titled "Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence." An 1832 William Stone print of the Declaration of Independence, a 1776 British edition of Thomas Paine's Common Sense, which advocated for the independence of U.S. colonies, and more artifacts will be on view. Visitors can also explore works related to the Declaration by Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and other historical figures, as well as edit the document into their own words through interactive activations.
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