New nationwide art project based out of Rushville invites people to eat the Declaration of Independence, one letter at a time

A new nationwide art project based in Rushville is inviting people to take a bite out of American history, literally.

October 13, 2026Updated: October 13, 2026

By Casey Wonnenberg

New nationwide art project based out of Rushville invites people to eat the Declaration of Independence, one letter at a time

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New nationwide art project based out of Rushville invites people to eat the Declaration of Independence, one letter at a time

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