Declaration Day at SPIA included notable historians

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Dr. Peter Hoffer of UGA History speaking at the School of Public and Interntional Affairs Declaration Day Jan. 23, 2026.

On Friday January 23, 2026, SPIA hosted Declaration Day, a celebration the 250th anniversary of the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence. The centerpiece of Declaration Day was an interactive panel featuring experts Robert Parkinson (Binghamton University), Peter Hoffer (History Dept., University of Georgia), and Jeremy Cynamon (Clemson University). Participants engaged in group discussions and interactive dialogue with the panel of experts. For more event photos, click on the link https://spia.uga.edu/photo-gallery/declaration-day/.

On Friday January 23, 2026, SPIA hosted Declaration Day, a celebration the 250th anniversary of the creation and signing of the Declaration of Independence. The centerpiece of Declaration Day was an interactive panel featuring experts (pictured right) Robert Parkinson (Binghamton University), Peter Hoffer (History Dept., University of Georgia), and Jeremy Cynamon (Clemson University). Photo of the panel pictured.