Revolution 101: The History of American Independence In-Person
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America's founding, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a 4-part series with lively discussion of the causes, events, and individuals whose actions led tot he American Revolution and the historic changes that resulted. The series begins in 1763, after England's victory in the Seven Years' War, and culminates in ratification of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
Jim (TheLocalHistoryGeek) has presented to libraries and civic organizations nationwide. He is an active member of the Radnor Historical Society, the American Revolution Roundtable of Philadelphia, Founding Forward, Amercia250PADelco, and a volunteer history teacher.
Part 3: The First Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia in 1774 to craft a response to the Intolerable Acts. For the first time, the colonies forge a united alliance that results in the "Shot Heard 'Round the World."
Series dates:
- Monday, April 6, 6:30 PM
- Monday, May 4, 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 PM
- Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 PM
- Date:
- Tuesday, June 9th Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- William Jeanes Community Room
- Audience:
- Adults
