Handwriting the Constitution

Please stop by the event table in the Abbey Room on the second floor of the McKim building to pick up supplies. Participants can then proceed to Bates Hall.. Patrons and visitors are invited to handwrite the U.S. Constitution in Bates Hall at the Central Library in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of this historic document. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table outside of Bates Hall to pick up writing supplies and a copy of the Constitution, before proceeding to Bates Hall. Reproductions of John Adams's personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like. About Handwriting the Constitution Handwriting the Constitution is a social art project begun in 2017 by artist Morgan O'Hara. It invites people from all walks of life to meet in public spaces to handwrite the U.S. Constitution or other documents written to protect human rights and freedoms. This art practice was created so that people will know their rights, deepen their understanding of laws created to protect these rights, and to help resist negative thinking. The goal of this art practice is to encourage people to hold their own Handwriting sessions on a recurring basis; to create a physical and psychological space that explores the practice of concentrated writing as an art form, and a process designed to bring people together in a quiet and calming way, all by focusing on human rights. It has been identified as a powerful and transformative form of activism for introverts. Accessibility Notice: We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow at least two weeks to arrange accommodation. Programming at the Boston Public Library is funded through private support. To learn more about supporting the Library, please visit the Boston Public…