A traveling exhibit highlighting the Declaration of Independence is on display at Canyon View Middle School in Cedar City this week.

Titled “Declaration 1776: The Big Bang of Modern Democracy,” the exhibit features several informative display panels and accompanying educational materials, including a student worksheet, an essay organizer and supplemental resources.

The national exhibit is furnished by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting K-12 American history education.

“This engaging exhibition explores the Declaration of Independence as a revolutionary document that ignited democratic ideals and continues to shape freedom and equality across the world,” states a news release announcing the exhibit.

Monday afternoon, Iron Co

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