• The Impact of the Revolution on the Daily Lives of Americans

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. Explore how the American Revolution affected people and places in George Washington’s hometown, from his era to today. After the lecture, stay for a special 30-minute screening of the PBS documentary series, The American Revolution by Ken Burns focusing on the American’s spirit of service during the Revolutionary War.

  • Deborah Sampson and Anna Maria Lane, Women Soldiers of the Revolution

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Vicki Ritenour Dehlbom, Honorary Regent, Washington-Lewis Chapter, NSDAR. Two women, one from Massachusetts and another from Virginia, became soldiers in the fight for freedom. Both hid their true identities; serving as part of the American Revolution. This lecture will be followed by a screening focused on America’s women during the Revolutionary War.

  • From Trenton to Yorktown: Turning Points of the Revolutionary War

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    "Presented by Dr. John R. Maass, National Museum of the United States Army. Sponsored by the Fielding Lewis Chapter, NSSAR, and the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge No. 4. Delve into the five decisive events that secured independence for the thirteen hard-pressed, but determined colonies. These turning points, not all triumphs on the battlefield, delivered a victory […]

  • Why the British Lost the War for American Independence

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Dr. Porter Blakemore, University of Mary Washington. This talk will answer the following question: How was the most powerful 18th Century Atlantic maritime power beaten by a group […]

  • A Rather Brilliant View: Revolutionary Experiences at Chatham

    Fredericksburg Branch 1201 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA

    Presented by Peter Maugle and Ryan Quint, National Park Services. How did the revolution impact those at Chatham? Its owner, William Fitzhugh, served as a legislator and commissioner, but did […]