Benedictine College of Atchison has wrapped up construction of the new Moritz Library, modeled after Philadelphia's Independence Hall.

The library is complete with a reproduction of the Assembly room, where the Declaration of Independence, and later the U.S. Constitution, were drafted and signed.

July 4th, from 9 AM to noon, the library will host that history: revolutionary era re-enactors portraying George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Betsy Ross. A re-enactor of Abraham Lincoln, who spoke at Independence Hall in 1861, will also give a historic speech.

Attendees can also receive a replica of Moritz Library, a pocket U.S. Constitution, and a miniature Betsy Ross flag.

You can find more info on the Independence Hall Library <a href="https://www.benedictine.edu/events/spirit-of-america">HERE</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2026/6/1782771357964.jpeg" alt="The library's tower, with a view of the Missouri River and Amelia Earhart Bridge. Credit: Benedictine College." />
 <figcaption>The library's tower, with a view of the Missouri River and Amelia Earhart Bridge. Credit: Benedictine College.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JIM FARISBenedictine College of Atchison has wrapped up construction of the new Moritz Library, modeled after Philadelphia's Independence Hall.The library is complete with a reproduction of the Assembly room, where the Declaration of Independence, and later the U.S. Constitution, were drafted and signed.July 4th, from 9 AM to noon, the library will host that history: revolutionary era re-enactors portraying George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, and Betsy Ross. A re-enactor of Abraham Lincoln, who spoke at Independence Hall in 1861, will also give a historic speech.Attendees can also receive a replica of Moritz Library, a pocket U.S. Constitution, and a miniature Betsy Ross flag.You can find more info on the Independence Hall Library <a href="https://www.benedictine.edu/events/spirit-of-america">HERE</a>.

Benedictine opens Independence Hall-styled library for July 4th