U-M Clements Library commemorates 250th anniversary of Thomas Paine’s ‘Common Sense’
June 26
Revolutionary pamphlet collection.
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionWilliam L. Clements Library
Burns Park, Ann Arbor
The Clements Library houses extraordinary pre-1900 American historical materials, from Thomas Paine pamphlets to Revolutionary War artifacts, inside a neoclassical showstopper with grand white columns. Free guided tours reveal treasures like Benjamin West's "Death of General Wolfe" and General Gage's war trunk.
Rare book library
Revolutionary War history
Neoclassical architecture
Free guided tours
Tips
📚"amazed at how pieces could be intertwined into a lesson"
♿North entrance is accessible, elevator between floors
📸grand white columns make iconic photo backdrop
William L. Clements Library
Burns Park, Ann ArborOpens Monday at 9:00 AM
History ExhibitionHistory ExhibitionThe Clements Library houses extraordinary pre-1900 American historical materials, from Thomas Paine pamphlets to Revolutionary War artifacts, inside a neoclassical showstopper with grand white columns. Free guided tours reveal treasures like Benjamin West's "Death of General Wolfe" and General Gage's war trunk.
Rare book library
Revolutionary War history
Neoclassical architecture
Free guided tours
Tips
📚"amazed at how pieces could be intertwined into a lesson"
♿North entrance is accessible, elevator between floors
📸grand white columns make iconic photo backdrop
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