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Voices of 1776 - RO

Adults 18+

Interested in learning new perspectives on our nation's founding? Join us!

Presented by Valerie Gugala, "Voices of 1776" will explore overlooked and forgotten figures of the U.S.' founding.

When we think of America’s Revolution, we often picture a handful of famous Founding Fathers—but the fight for independence was far broader, richer, and more diverse. This one-hour program brings to light the stories of women, enslaved and free African Americans, Native peoples, and immigrants whose contributions shaped the Revolution and the new nation. From Phillis Wheatley’s poetry to Deborah Sampson’s bravery in disguise, from the strategies of Native leaders to the labor of ordinary farmers and artisans, “Voices of 1776” uncovers the hidden figures whose voices helped define liberty. Audiences will leave with a deeper, more inclusive understanding of America’s founding and the many perspectives that made independence possible.

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