On November 21, 1620, each settler aboard the Mayflower was required to sign the 200-word Mayflower Compact--laws the settlers drafted themselves for how they, for the good of their colony, would self-govern themselves.
We plan to mark the historic 400th anniversary of the signing of the Mayflower Compact in 2022 with the launch of the Law Library of Congress' new permanent exhibit and the Standing Committee's new companion traveling exhibit--both exhibits will focus on how Americans collaboratively self-govern via association building and administration.
We also will co-host a series of "Join In" theme-based programs.
Stay tuned for more information.