History Roundtable with Mike Gilbert

About this event

From the signers of the Declaration of Independence to under-told stories of men and women behind the American Revolution to the downfall of Alexander Hamilton, History Roundtable will have a colonial American focus this fall. The popular series, led by retired educator Mike Gilbert, returns for its 13th season and will focus on topics highlighting early American History in celebration of the United States’ semiquincentennial celebration this year. Gilbert researches each topic and presents fascinating stories of the past. History Roundtable will take place in person. Pre-recorded virtual sessions also will be offered for those who cannot attend in person. Six sessions are offered on Saturdays in September and October. Sessions are from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Admission – whether in person or virtually through the recordings – is $5 per session or $25 for all six. Pre-registration and pre-payment for both in-person and virtual sessions are required. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted. To register and pay, contact Julie Mayle, curator of manuscripts, at jmayle@rbhayes.org. There are no refunds. The schedule of sessions is: • Saturday, Sept. 5 – Prelude to the American Revolution: The collapse of the British East India Company and unrest at home pushed Britain into taxing tea and hiring Hessian soldiers, exposing an overstretched empire straining to hold its power as the Revolution unfolded. • Saturday, Sept. 12 – We The People: The Signers: The Declaration of Independence is remembered for its 56 signers, but its creation and preservation relied on many others. Learn how unrecognized individuals played a part in this historic document. • Saturday, Sept. 19 – Hidden History: Women Behind the American Revolution: This topic will shine a light on the women of the American Revolution. From indigenous diplomats to the enslaved, from privateers and spies to front-line patriots, their stories reveal a far more complex and powerful transformation. • Saturday, Sept. 26 –…

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