With America’s 250th in sight, these books illuminate the true spirit of the Declaration of Independence

The Latinate term for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is “semiquincentennial,” which ...
Brattleboro Reformer

Music as a guide to history, NPR host brings Declaration Project to Brattleboro

BRATTLEBORO — The threads that have been bound together to create the American tapestry originated in cultures from all over the world, and with those cultures came music. Pianist Lara Downes has been ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Big Ears artist asks Knoxvillians what founding American principles mean to them

Lara Downes' "The Declaration Project" asks folks to share their perspectives on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. While in Knoxville for the Big Ears Festival, Downes visited various ...
BroadwayWorld

KMFA Classical 89.5 To Participate in The Declaration Project with Lara Downes

KMFA Classical 89.5 is partnering with The Declaration Project, a national arts and humanities initiative led by renowned pianist and cultural advocate Lara Downes. In celebration of the upcoming ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Big Ears artist and pianist Lara Downes on The Declaration Project for 250th anniversary of U.S.

Big Ears artist and pianist Lara Downes on The Declaration Project for 250th anniversary of U.S. Pianist Lara Downes talks about The Declaration Project, a multimedia project and concert marking the ...