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British Soldiers’ Wives in the American Revolution: A Talk with Author Don Hagist

  • December 3, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Museum at the John Brown House

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $5.72-$48.14 Register Now
Description

On Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 5:30pm, the Museum at the John Brown House will host author Don N. Hagist for British Soldiers’ Wives in the American Revolution, a talk based on his new book, Invisible Lives.

During the Revolutionary War, thousands of women followed their soldier husbands across the Atlantic, enduring the hardships of garrisons, sieges, and camp life in a foreign land. Though these women nursed the wounded, raised children, and performed vital labor in every theater of the conflict, their individual stories have been largely lost to history. Combining meticulous archival research with deeply human storytelling, Hagist draws on court-martial proceedings, muster rolls, newspaper notices, and rare surviving letters to reconstruct their lived experiences—revealing a portrait of remarkable resourcefulness and resilience.

Don N. Hagist is the managing editor of the Journal of the American Revolution and an expert on the British Army during the American Revolution. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution and The Revolution’s Last Men.

Doors open at 4:30 pm for a reception and book signing. General admission costs $10 per person, $5 for RIHS members; a combo book-admission ticket is also available. Registration is requested as seating is limited. 

Date & Time

Thu, Dec 3, 2026 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Venue Details

Museum at the John Brown House

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Museum at the John Brown House
Rhode Island Historical Society

The Rhode Island Historical Society, the state's oldest and only statewide historical organization, is dedicated to honoring, interpreting and sharing Rhode Island's past to enrich the present and inspire the future. Founded in 1822, the RIHS is an advocate for history as a means to develop empathy and 21st  -century skills, using its historical materials and knowledge to explore topics of timeless relevance and public interest. As a Smithsonian Affiliate, it is dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible public programming and educational opportunities for all Rhode Islanders through its four sites: the John Brown House Museum, the Museum of Work & Culture, the Mary Elizabeth Robinson Research Center and the Aldrich House.


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