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    America 250: Declaring Independence: The Language That Challenged an Empire

    Thursday, November 12, 2026

    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Bristol Public Library

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    11/12/2026 06:30 PM 11/12/2026 08:00 PM America/Anguilla America 250: Declaring Independence: The Language That Challenged an Empire More than an historical milestone, the Declaration of Independence is a masterful use of language. This talk examines the Declaration of Independence as a bold piece of writing designed to persuade, provoke, and endure. Blending rhetorical analysis with a full reading of the text, it brings the document to life as a spoken argument rather than a static artifact, and approaches the Declaration through the lens of voice, rhythm, and the enduring power of words. Presented in colonial garb. No Charge. RSVP: www.bristollib.com, 860.584.7787 x 3 or visit the library Michael Langlois is a theatre artist, lecturer, performer, and storyteller with decades of experience in directing, performance, and... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/hartford/events/bristol-public-library/america-250-declaring-independence-the-language-that-challenged-an-empire-693566?ref=uceaddevent Bristol Public Library, 5 High Street, Bristol, CT, 06010

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    More than an historical milestone, the Declaration of Independence is a masterful use of language. This talk examines the Declaration of Independence as a bold piece of writing designed to persuade, provoke, and endure. Blending rhetorical analysis with a full reading of the text, it brings the document to life as a spoken argument rather than a static artifact, and approaches the Declaration through the lens of voice, rhythm, and the enduring power of words. Presented in colonial garb. No Charge. RSVP: www.bristollib.com, 860.584.7787 x 3 or visit the library Michael Langlois is a theatre artist, lecturer, performer, and storyteller with decades of experience in directing, performance, and arts education. Michael is the principal of Oratory Arts.

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