America 250: How Colonial and Early State Constitutions Influenced the Declaration of Independence

The authors of the Declaration of Independence did not start with a blank slate. Their work was strongly influenced by colonial and early state constitutions, especially the Virginia Declaration of Rights. This presentation will explore these documents, their influence on the Declaration of Independence, and their continued importance in state and federal constitutional interpretation.

Featuring:

• Hon. Sarah K. Campbell, Justice

Tickets:

Members: $25 | Non-Members: $30 | Student: Free

Includes lunch buffett and 1 hour of CLE credit.

Lunch will start at 11:30 am with programming running from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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