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.
November 2024
Lunch Bite—A 1780s Chinese Porcelain Punch Bowl Depicting the Battle of the Saintes
Museum and Collections and Operations Manager Paul Newman highlights one of the newest acquisitions in our museum collections, a ca. 1783 Chinese export porcelain punch bowl celebrating the British naval victory at the Battle of the Saintes. This presentation will highlight the significance of the punch bowl by discussing the naval engagement depicted on it. Registration is requested. To attend the Lunch Bite in-person at Anderson House, or to watch virtually, please use the appropriate link below.
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Lunch Bite—A Portrait Miniature of the Marquis de Lafayette Painted During the Farewell Tour
The marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of the United States produced a staggering number of images of the general, from original oil portraits commissioned by government entities and wealthy individuals to prints mass produced for sale at public events. One of the lesser-known original works of art created during the tour is a watercolor portrait miniature of Lafayette painted by Charles Fraser during the general’s visit to Charleston, South Carolina, in March 1825. In the portrait Lafayette wears a distinctive…
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