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June 01st, 2026

Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
2026-06-23 19:00:00 2026-06-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Join engaging history teacher Janis Schachter for a thought-provoking presentation on the Declaration of Independence. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

Tuesday, June 23
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-23 19:00:00 2026-06-23 20:00:00 America/New_York Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Join engaging history teacher Janis Schachter for a thought-provoking presentation on the Declaration of Independence. West Islip Public Library - Community Room A

West Islip Public Library

Community Room A

Join engaging history teacher Janis Schachter for a thought-provoking presentation on the Declaration of Independence.

How has the meaning of the Declaration of Independence evolved over time and what does it mean for us today? Join engaging history teacher Janis Schachter for a thought-provoking presentation that explores how its powerful words have been interpreted, challenged and redefined across generations, shaping the nation we know today.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors (55+) | Adult (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Workshops | History & Local Interest |

TAGS: | Senior | Adults |

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