Supporting scholarship and promoting popular understanding of the American Revolution is central to the work of the American Revolution Institute. The Institute welcomes distinguished scholars and authors to share their insights and discuss their latest research with the public at Anderson House through lectures, author's talks and panel discussions. The Institute also hosts a variety of other historical programs throughout the year, including our Lunch Bite object talks, battlefield tours, special Anderson House tour programs and other events. Many of the events we offer are free.
June 2025
Lunch Bite—A 1773 Register of British Army Officers
The Institute’s historical programs manager, Andrew Outten, discusses a 1773 register of British Army officers, annotated with casualties suffered during the Battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill. Drawing from the various annotations throughout the register, this presentation will explore the severity of the battles’ impacts on the British Army, the subsequent lessons it learned from their outcomes, and attempt to identify the potential owner of the book. This program accompanies our current exhibition, Revolutionary Beginnings: War and Remembrance in…
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A Recruiting Broadside For the Continental Navy Ship Columbus
The Institute's research services librarian, Rachel Nellis, discusses a 1775 recruitment broadside laying out the terms and benefits of enlistment for sailors on the Columbus, commanded by Abraham Whipple. This presentation will discuss the use of broadsides in the Revolutionary era, the terms of enlistment for sailors, Capt. Abraham Whipple, and the various signers of the broadside. Registration is requested. To attend the lecture in-person at Anderson House, or to watch virtually, please use the appropriate link below.
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