Author talks to present Revolutionary-era perspectives
Lewes 250, the Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books will host book discussions with L.M. Elliott, author of “Hamilton and Peggy! A Revolutionary Friendship,” Wednesday, March 18, and Thomas Richards Jr., author of “The Unfinished Business of 1776: Why the American Revolution Never Ended,” Thursday, March 19.
Both events begin at 5 p.m. and will welcome in-person attendees at the Lewes library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, or via Zoom live online broadcast.
Elliott’s talk, appropriately timed for Women’s History Month, is titled “Revolutionary Women: Peggy and her Schuyler Sisters.” Elliott will discuss the life and times of proto-feminist Peggy Schuyler, her sisters and other women patriots in her circle. She will also expand on topics and "bottom-up" perspectives highlighted in Ken Burns’ new Revolutionary War documentary.
Richards will be joined by Lewes Library Distinguished Lecturer Ronald Collins to address the question, “Who gets to claim the legacy of the American Revolution and the mantle of patriotism that goes along with it?” Richards invites readers to see the Revolution not just as a one-time fight for political freedom from Britain, but as an ongoing struggle for equality, justice, and social and political independence for all Americans.
Registration is required at tinyurl.com/AuthorEventsLPL or by calling 302-645-2733. At registration, participants will be asked to select in-person or online attendance.
Elliott was an award-winning magazine journalist for 20 years before becoming a New York Times bestselling author of historical/biographical novels. Her 14 works span a range of eras from the Italian Renaissance to the Cold War. She holds a BA from Wake Forest University and an MA in journalism from UNC-Chapel Hill. Richards teaches history at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia and holds a PhD in history from Temple University. He also authored “Breakaway Americas: The Unmanifest Future of the Jacksonian United States.”
Lewes 250 is a commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary, honoring the town’s rich past and bright future. Lewes 250 brings neighbors, visitors and local organizations together in celebration of the First Town in the First State. Visit lewes250.com for more information.
