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 2019
Revolutionary War Camp: Revolutionary Friendship, Session 1 Ages 9-10
This summer's Revolutionary War Camp, a five-day camp for boys and girls, focuses on the theme Revolutionary Friendship, about the alliance forged between France and the United States during the Revolutionary War and how the French commitment to the achievement of American independence has bound the two nations together for more than two centuries. During the week, campers will focus on how this revolutionary friendship helped define Our Independence, Our Republic, Our National Identity and Our Highest Ideals. Campers will dress in custom-made period costumes they get…
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Revolutionary War Camp: Revolutionary Friendship, Session 2 Ages 11-12
This summer's Revolutionary War Camp, a five-day camp for boys and girls, focuses on the theme Revolutionary Friendship, about the alliance forged between France and the United States during the Revolutionary War and how the French commitment to the achievement of American independence has bound the two nations together for more than two centuries. During the week, campers will focus on how this Revolutionary friendship helped define Our Independence, Our Republic, Our National Identity and Our Highest Ideals. Campers will dress in custom-made period costumes they get…
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