July 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
1778: Battle of Rhode Island Premieres Thursday, July 16th Portsmouth Historical Society, 6:00 pm, followed by “Causes of the Revolution” McBurney lecture at 6:30 pm
Based on Christian McBurney’s book, The Rhode Island Campaign: The First French and American Operation in the Revolutionary War. Narration by Michelle Girasole, Christian McBurney, Rebecca Sattel, and Jim Stearns. Funded by the Battle of Rhode Island Association, RI250 Commission and the Papito Opportunity Connection. Produced by Fresh LLC and ParMedia.
Causes of the American Revolution
Noted author and historian Christian McBurney will once again visit the Portsmouth Historical Society and hold a talk entitled “Causes of the American Revolution: Why did the thirteen colonies declare their independence 250 years ago?” after the film.
Yes, “no taxation without representation” was a real thing, but there was much more too. This Burt Quist Memorial Lecture will explore the underlying causes of the American Revolution by looking at political, economic, social, demographic, geographical, immigration, racial, and ideological factors.
This event is co-sponsored by the Battle of Rhode Island Association.
Christian McBurney is the author of eleven books covering Rhode Island and the American Revolution. His next book will be on Rhode Island’s “Black Regiment.” He is also the editor and publisher of a leading Rhode Island history blog at smallstatebighistory.com.
Christian resides with his wife near Bethesda, Maryland, and they have a second home in West Kingston, RI.
The talk is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome.
A reminder that the second floor of the Portsmouth Historical Society is accessible with the installation of our new elevator!