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Saturdays in the 1700s: Printing and the American Revolution

  • August 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • John Brown House Museum

    52 Power Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Ticket Price $0.00-$11.63 Register Now
Description

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10am - 4pm, discover how the printed word helped fuel the American Revolution. During this special Saturdays in the 1700s program, living historian Gary Gregory, who is the founder and proprietor of the Printing Office of Edes & Gill, will visit the Museum at the John Brown House for an engaging program that brings the historic printing press to life. 

In the 18th century, printing presses served as the era’s mass media, spreading news, political ideas, and calls to action across the colonies. Through a lively demonstration, Gregory will bring Revolutionary-era printing to life as he showcases the art of typesetting and highlights different kinds of 18th-century printing presses. He will also share what happened when news of the Declaration of Independence arrived in American cities, along with the extensive research behind his exact reproductions of 1776 Declaration broadsides. 

A former Fortune 500 sales manager who left the corporate world to pursue his passion for Revolutionary history, Gregory founded the Printing Office of Edes & Gill in 2007 and has spent decades researching and recreating the craft that helped shape the nation.

Additionally, visitors can create their own historically inspired button using reproductions of printed documents from the Rhode Island Historical Society archives.

Date & Time

Sat, Aug 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Venue Details

John Brown House Museum

52 Power Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906 John Brown House Museum
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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