Dr. Emily Sneff, a Declaration of Independence expert, will lead the lecture “The Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later” Feb. 10 on Montgomery County Community College’s Blue Bell Campus. Photo courtesy of Emily Sneff
A leading historian on the Declaration of Independence will discuss how the document shaped the future of the United States during a guest lecture at Montgomery County Community College.
Dr. Emily Sneff, an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence will lead the lecture, “The Declaration of Independence 250 Years Later,” Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. in the Advanced Technology Center of the Blue Bell Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422. The lecture is free and open to all but registration is required.
For full details, visit the US 250th anniversary landing page.
The lecture, sponsored by the Division of Liberal Arts, will explore how this landmark document shaped the nation and still influences American life today, said Dr. Suzanne del Gizzo, Dean of Liberal Arts.
“Dr. Emily Sneff will take you back in time to 1776 to explore the who, what, where, when, how and why behind the decision to declare independence from Great Britain,” she said, “and then move through time to understand what the past anniversaries have looked like and how the Declaration continues to impact people today.”
Sneff received a Ph.D. in History from The College of William & Mary. She is a consulting curator and advisor for museum exhibitions and public programs marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration in 2026.
MCCC, meanwhile, will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary with several
other events, activities and reflections on campus throughout the semester. Among
them include a screening of the Justice Bell replica documentary “Finding Justice: The Untold Story of Women’s Fight for the Vote,” Tuesday,
March 31 at 4 p.m. The film uncovers the inspiring history behind the Justice Bell and the courageous women who helped reshape American democracy. Viewers will discover
the legacy of their struggle and the symbol that rang out for equality. The screening
is free and open to all.
On the “Montco on the Move” podcast, the College will commemorate the anniversary with its series “The American Mosaic.” Monthly episodes will feature faculty members from across the Liberal Arts division speaking on a broad range of topics, including music, theatre, politics, identity, and cultural impact. Each conversation offers a perspective on what it means to be American in the past, present, and future. To listen to the podcast, visit the podcast landing page or download the show wherever podcasts are available.
For more information about all 250th U.S. anniversary activities at the College, visit the 250th anniversary landing page..