SHEAR: Ten Things to Know About the Revolution

  • July 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Providence Public Library

    150 Empire Street
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903
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Description

In this spotlight session from the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic, ten leading scholars will participate in a lightning round, each delivering a 3-5 minute presentation on the following topics, followed by an audience Q&A. Lunch will be provided.

Speakers:

  • Were Patriots the revolutionary era minority? by Serena Zabin
  • The Media Influencers of 1776 by Jim Ambuske
  • The revolution was local – and Indigenous by Zachary Conn
  • The revolution was global by J. Patrick Mullins
  • It wasn’t just a man’s war by Sam Snyder
  • Why did Washington require inoculation for the army? By Deirdre Cooper Owens
  • The revolution and immigration by Anna Law
  • The revolution and climate change by Joyce Chaplin
  • The revolution was stylish by Matthew Keagle
  • The revolution’s legacy of freedom by Manisha Sinha
Date & Time

Fri, Jul 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Venue Details

Providence Public Library

150 Empire Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Providence Public Library
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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