Celebrate the 250th - A Community Exhibit

Name: Celebrate the 250th - A Community Exhibit
Start: 2026-06-03T18:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-03T20:00:00-04:00
Location: 145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME, United States, Maine 04401

Schedule

Wed Jun 03 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

145 Harlow St, Bangor, ME, United States, Maine 04401 | Bangor, ME

This year marks the 250th anniversary (or “semiquincentennial”) of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, recognizing the founding of the United States. The Bangor Public Library has a number of activities and programs to celebrate this special year.
First, we have a special celebration! Join us for the unveiling of several community exhibits that seek to engage with the 250th through the Humanities.
**Drafting the Declaration**
Examples of Thomas Jefferson's first draught (sic) of the Declaration and a copy of the Declaration celebrating the 13 colonies will be highlighted by Dixie Redmond's artwork.(Stairwell Gallery)
**American Flag Mural**
The Bangor Public Library engaged community members to design 312 5.5-inch canvas squares to create a large-scale American flag. The individual squares together form a vibrant version of the American flag, a symbol of unity, shared purpose, hope, and love for our country. (Cyr Gallery)
**Bangor High School Students' Projects Exhibit**
This is a collaborative effort between History, Visual & Performing Arts (VPA), and Humanities programs. Students were tasked with creating an interactive project based on the following prompt: How does the Declaration of Independence’s idea of “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” inspire you? The interactive nature of the work was used to encourage students to expand the experience and showcase creative thinking. (Cyr and McDade Galleries)
**Bangor High School Students' Annual Student Showcase**
Celebrate the accomplishments of local art students. (Lecture Hall Gallery)
Plus, listen to the Bangor High School Jazz Band while enjoying light refreshments and snacks. A community coloring wall, made up of a map of the United States and created by the Bangor High School Art Department, will also be on display for younger patrons to color.