American Revolution Lecture Series

Published on May 26, 2026

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In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we are hosting lecturer Joel Farkas to present a series of three talks about this momentous conflict. You are welcome to attend one, two, or all three of these standalone lectures. No registration is required; however, seating is first-come, first-served.

  • George Washington and Morristown, NJ...Perfect Together -- Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

It's a beautiful day! Let's take a walk. Let's take a ride. Let's "visually" explore the Revolutionary War/Morristown, NJ/George Washington connection:

George Washington: Commander in Chief of the Continental Army

Morristown, NJ: Military Capital of the Revolutionary War

George Washington and Morristown, NJ...Perfect together!

  • The Declaration of Independence: The Words Heard 'Round the World -- Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

The document...the day...the journey...the celebration: from conception to celebration (and a whole lot of independence in between). From the Magna Carta (1215) to the English Bill of Rights (1689) to the French and Indian War (1754-1763) to the Declaration of Independence to the Revolutionary War to the French Revolution to Napoleon to the War of 1812 to Independence Day today!

  • Remembering the American Revolution -- Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Mark Twain once said, "Never let the truth get in the way of a good story." How do you remember the founding of our country? In this lecture, we look at the people and the events, including Paul Revere's ride, Benedict Arnold (from triumph to treason), the duel (Hamilton v. Burr), the painting Washington Crossing the Delaware, to see if our collective memory is the truth or a good story.

Please visit Celebrating 250 Years of Revolutionary History in Morris County to find more events in Morris County celebrating the United States semiquincentennial.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the library either by phone at either (973) 285-6933 or (973) 285-6934, or by email at amizera@co.morris.nj.us

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