Join us on June 27 from 10am to 3pm at Tinworks Art for a reflective, hands-on workshop exploring what American independence means in 2026. Rooted in the rich tradition of commonplace books—used by figures like Virginia Woolf, Mark Twain, and Isaac Newton—this workshop invites participants to begin creating their own personalized collections of quotations, images, ideas, and reflections inspired by the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Attendees will receive a notebook and curated materials to get started, along with opportunities to hear from scholars on the history of commonplace books, the nation’s founding documents, and the significance of this milestone anniversary. Together, the day will foster thoughtful engagement, creative expression, and meaningful civic reflection.

Sponsored by: Extreme History, The Montana 250th Commission, The Friends of the MSU Library, MSU Library and Tinworks Art