A Virtual Journey of the Declaration of Independence: Timothy Matlack
Channel: US National Archives
Date: 2020-07-20

Take a virtual journey with the National Archives to find out how the Declaration of Independence came to be. Timothy Matlack was known for his excellent penmanship and was chosen to inscribe the Declaration of Independence.  He talks about creating the final “engrossed” version of the document. The National Archives is the permanent home of the original Declaration of Independence. Follow each step of the journey on the National Archives Youtube channel playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLugwVCjzrJsXN1DOmZT8wi4GaQZiBGab2
For more information: https://www.archives.gov/calendar/event/virtual-journey-of-the-declaration-of-independence-the-initial-move-toward-independence

Timothy Matlack is portrayed by Robert Gleason (American Historical Theatre)