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SUMMARY:The Declaration and Decentralization
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration and Decentralization\nJefferson’s Declaration of Independence celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026\, and no document is more misunderstood and misrepresented in American history. For many Americans\, the Declaration symbolizes the “proposition nation” that “all men are created equal.” But the real key to understanding the Declaration is the final paragraph which established thirteen “free and independent States.” The “compact fact” has always been the key to understanding American history. But what does this mean for the 21st century? Federalism\, secession\, nullification\, and decentralization are constantly in the news cycle in the last year. Canadian provinces are seeking to secede; Democratic governors are thumbing their nose at the Trump administration; secession movements in Texas and California continue to receive news coverage; nullification and the 10th Amendment are dusted off in opposition to federal overreach. In other words\, the living Declaration is alive and well in North America. \nThat won’t be the story during the celebration of the document by the establishment. You’ll be spoon fed the proposition nation myth\, told that Lincoln’s version of American history is vital for “making America great again”\, and that the Declaration forms the basis of American conservatism. \nAt least in one respect\, it does\, but not the way the Republican Party (or Democratic Party) would like to suggest. \nWe’ll review the history of the Declaration\, its application\, meaning\, and intent\, and how it impacts America today. We’ll also spend half a day in Montgomery\, the “Cradle of the Confederacy”. If you’ve never toured the original capital of the Confederate States of America\, visited the first “White House of the Confederacy”\, or seen the star where Jefferson Davis took the oath of office\, this will be a lot of fun. You can also visit Hank Williams’s grave site if you wish among other landmarks. \nThe conference fee covers all lectures and lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday March 20 and 21. Attire is business casual during the day. Evening meals and lectures require coat and tie for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies.  \nSchedule \nThursday\, March 19 \n3:00-5:00: Check-in \n7:00-8:00: Brion McClanahan \n8:00- Conviviality \nFriday\, March 20: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: John Devanny \n10:00-10:45: M. Andrew Holowchak \n11:00-11:45: Jay Hinton \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-5:00: Tour of the White House of the Confederacy and Historic Montgomery \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Daniel Miller \n8:00- Conviviality \nSaturday\, March 21: \nBreakfast on your own  \n9:00-9:45: Mike Maharrey \n10:00-10:45: Ryan Walters \n11:00-11:45: Paul Graham \n12:00-1:00: Lunch \n1:00-2:00: Brion McClanahan \n2:15-3:15: Tom DiLorenzo \n3:30-5:00: Q&A \n6:00-7:00: Supper \n7:00-8:00: Don Livingston \n8:00- Conviviality \nSunday\, March 22: \nCheck-out. \n\n\nRegistration:\nGuests can register at $599 for individuals and $1099 for couples. Registration closes March 13\, 2026 \nGuests are encouraged to register ONLINE by clicking HERE. You can also mail a check to PO BOX 1870\, Auburn\, AL 36831-1870. Please include all guest information and clearly indicate the payment is for the conference registration. \nLodging:\nAll rooms at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa have been booked\, but guests can still book rooms at the Staybridge Suites (located across the street\, 334-532-0700) or the Springhill Suites (also located across the street\, 334-245-2088).
URL:https://www.abbevilleinstitute.org/event/the-declaration-and-decentralization/
LOCATION:Renaissance Hotel Montgomery\, 201 Tallapoosa St\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brion McClanahan":MAILTO:mcclanahan@abbevilleinstitute.org
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