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America 250: The Sussex Declaration

Monday 22nd June 2026 to Friday 21st August 2026

To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence, West Sussex Record Office is holding special viewings of the unique document that has become known as the Sussex Declaration.

As well as the opportunity to see and learn more about the Sussex Declaration itself, there will also be tours behind the scenes (except on 21 August when, instead, there will be a short talk by Professor Danielle Allen who led the Declaration Resources Project at Harvard University) and the chance to see some of the many other documents that show the shared history of West Sussex and the United States over the centuries.

Advance booking essential!

All Dates

22nd June 2026
14:00–16:00
4th July 2026
10:00–12:00
27th July 2026
14:00–16:00
21st August 2026
18:00–19:30

West Sussex Record Office
Orchard Street, Chichester
PO19 1DD