Emancipation Proclamation comes to Houston Museum of Natural Science for rare public viewing

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The Emancipation Proclamation is a landmark of American history. As divisive as it was daring. Abraham Lincoln’s historical document, issued as the nation was consumed in an unthinkably violent civil war, declared that “all persons held as slaves” within the rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.”

The original document of the Emancipation Proclamation will be on display inside “Discovering the Civil War” for a limited time during a special public viewing beginning Feb. 16-21, at the Houston Museum of Natural Science, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Relieve the gripping saga of one of the bloodiest battles in American and world history. “Discovering the Civil War,” a special exhibition from the National Archives commemorating the sesquicentennial of the American Civil War gives visitors the opportunity to consider and ask questions about historical evidence, listen to a wide variety of voices, and make up their own minds about the struggle that tore apart these United States and that continues to shape our national identity. The exhibition is the largest ever assembled from the incomparable Civil War holdings of the National Archives.

Admission for non-member adults is $25, children age three to 11 is $18, and senior age 62 or older is $18. Admission for member adults is $12 and children are $12. For tickets or more information, visit www.hmns.org or call 713-639-4629.

“Discovering the Civil War” is presented by the Center for the National Archives Experience and supported by the Foundation for the National Archives.

Local support is generously provided by United Airlines, HMW Entertainment, IBERIABANK and Vinson & Elkins LLP.

(Posted by Emily Moser, emoser@hcnonline.com)