THE 1st GEORGE WASHINGTON & THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION SYMPOSIUM

THE REVOLUTION BEGINS

Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, and Boston

October 1-3, 2010

 

This new series will highlight key battles and events of each year of the American Revolution and will examine the events and people involved as they were viewed through George Washington’s eyes and pen. The series will be lead by Theodore J. Crackel, Professor & Editor in Chief of the Papers of George Washington and his colleagues at the University of Virginia who know Washington, his correspondence and his life intimately. They will be joined by hand-picked American Revolution and Washingtonian scholars from across the country.

Our inaugural program will be headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and begins with the events of the spring and summer of 1775. We will explore the opening rounds of the War – from the first skirmish in Lexington and Concord between the “minute men” and the British army to the retreat of the British out of Boston. We will also examine the role Washington played before and after he took command of the American forces around Boston.  

Preliminary Schedule Highlights

Day One: Colonial Boston – “Revolution in the Offing”

• Participants arrive at hotel by noon
• Afternoon Tour:  Walking tour of Old Boston – Boston Massacre, Faneuil Hall, Green Dragon Tavern, Paul Revere’s house, and Old North Church
• Opening Dinner at Union Oyster House, the oldest restaurant in America, and Lecture:  “Coming of the War, Intelligence, and the Rides of William Dawes and Paul Revere”

 

Day Two: Lexington and Concord

• Morning Tour: Lexington and Minute Man National Historical Park
• Afternoon Tour:  Concord, North Bridge, and the British Retreat
• Evening Lecture: “The Revolution Begins and Washington Takes Command”
• Evening Social:  Informal gathering

Day Three: Bunker Hill and Washington Takes Command

• Morning tour: Bunker Hill
• Closing Lunch and Lecture: “Washington, Knox, Cannon and the British Retreat”
• Departures

 

Who Should Attend?

This is a seminar for history lovers interested in exploring not only the deeds, but the hearts and minds of the men behind our nation. It is perfect for those with great knowledge of the Revolution and George Washington, as well as those wanting to gain more. Teachers, students, friends, multi-generational family pairings… this is an experience for anyone who seeks out unique travel and learning opportunities that provide intellectual stimulation in a warm and congenial environment.

 

Please e-mail us if you would like to be added to our inquiry list and be among the first to receive the most up to date information on this program.

Next Program

The topic of the 2nd George Washington and The American Revolution Symposium, dates to be determined, will be: Saving the Revolution: Crossing the Delaware and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton (December/January 1776-77).