Salem County College Screening “1776”

Salem Community College will host a screening of the film “1776” to kick off countywide observances of the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, inviting community members to reflect on the origins of American independence. Released in 1972 and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “1776” dramatizes the debates of the Second Continental Congress and the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. The film focuses on the challenge of forging consensus among thirteen colonies with competing interests and sharply differing views on independence. Through humor and music, it highlights both the ideals behind the Declaration and the compromises that shaped its final form. Coordinated by Salem County 250, the screening is the first in a series of events celebrating the nation’s milestone anniversary and local history.

The event is free and open to the public. The film will be shown Saturday, January 31, at 3 p.m. in Davidow Hall. Beginning at 2:30 p.m., attendees may visit the lobby to gather information about local history and learn about upcoming events.