Maine Historical Society is privileged to steward one of 26 surviving copies of the Dunlap Broadside of the Declaration printed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, and sent to the Colonies to announce American independence. From July to October 2026, the Declaration will travel across Maine to all 16 counties with great pomp and circumstance. Two-three day stops at Host Sites will include public and student visitation, community celebrations, readings, and special events.
Declaration of Independence Tour - Maine Maritime Museum
This summer, get up close and personal with one of our nation's most sacred documents at Maine Maritime Museum!
Maine Maritime Museum -
243 Washington St, Bath, ME 04530, USA
Declaration of Independence Tour admission tickets are through a time process.
- Everyone must reserve a seperate free ticket, this process helps manage the number of people in the gallery.
- Admission is for viewing the Declaration of Independence at 243 Washington St., Bath, Maine
- Ticket holders should check in at the Maine Maritime Museum upon arrival.
- Ticket holders who arrive more than 10 minutes late for their appointment time are not guaranteed access.
- Backpacks or large bags and luggage are not permitted in the exhibit.
- The use of non-flash photography is permitted, except where noted.
- Food and drink are not permitted in the exhibit.
Should Maine Historical Society or the Maine Maritime Museum need to cancel or postpone a ticketed viewing for any reason, including inclement weather, it will be posted on Historical Society’s website (mainehistory.org) and Facebook page (@mainehistory). Any delays, changes in venue, etc. will be communicated with registrants via email as soon as possible.