The Stamp Act (FREE Exhibit)
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Address (map)
21 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA
Venue (website)
Karpeles Manuscript Library and Museum
New Main Exhibit: “The Stamp Act: Manuscripts of the American
Revolution”
Exhibition Dates: April 15, 2025 – June 30, 2025
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is proud to present its latest exhibit, “The Stamp
Act: Manuscripts of the American Revolution.” This special collection showcases original
documents from the era that fueled America’s fight for independence.
Exhibit Highlights:
● The Stamp Act of 1765: The controversial law that imposed direct taxes on the
American colonies, sparking the famous slogan: “No Taxation Without
Representation.”
● The Repeal of the Stamp Act: Featuring a document used by Benjamin Franklin
during negotiations for American independence.
● The Declaratory Act (1766): A British declaration asserting Parliament’s right to
legislate for the colonies, further igniting the desire for self-governance.
● The Tea Act of 1773: The legislation that triggered the Boston Tea Party, a defining
moment in the revolutionary movement.
About the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum of Santa Barbara is part of a network of five
museums dedicated to preserving and showcasing historical manuscripts. In addition to rotating
exhibits, the museum features permanent displays, including:
● “The Documentary Birth of America Archive”
● “The Torah Exhibit”
● “The Jurassic Park Exhibit”
● The computer guidance system used in the Apollo 11 lunar landing
