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Risking It All

The Signers of the Declaration of Independence

2026-04-09 19:00:00 2026-04-09 20:00:00 America/Chicago Risking It All In 1776, signing the Declaration was treason, not patriotism. Meet the 56 men who risked everything for independence—famous figures like Franklin and Adams, and forgotten ones like Button Gwinnett. Virtual -

Thursday, April 09
7:00pm - 8:00pm

In 1776, signing the Declaration was treason, not patriotism. Meet the 56 men who risked everything for independence—famous figures like Franklin and Adams, and forgotten ones like Button Gwinnett.

In 1776, signing the Declaration of Independence was not an act of patriotism. It was an act of treason against Great Britain. Who were these fifty-six men who risked it all to make the strike for independence? Some of their names are familiar, like Benjamin Franklin and John Adams. Others — like Button Gwinnett — are not. There are some good stories of lesser-known Americans in this talk: who they were, what role they played in independence, and what consequences they suffered after they signed the Declaration.

Presented by Joyce Haworth who has a master's degree in history from the University of Chicago. For over twenty years, she has been developing and presenting history lectures for active adults all over the Chicago area. Her talks bring history to life and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of our nation's story.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History | Adult Programs |

TAGS: | America 250 |

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Phone: 847-742-2411

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