Lecture #1 – Balanced on a Knife Edge: The American Revolution
Following the French and Indian War’s conclusion in 1763, American identities began to coalesce in opposition to the British political and economic policies aimed at her colonies. Beginning with the outbreak of violence at Lexington and Concord in 1775 and largely ending with victory at Yorktown in 1781, the American Revolutionary War was fought from the icy rivers of Canada to the hot swamps of the southern colonies. In this lecture, the campaigns, battles, and the leaders of the opposing forces will be examined to place the war in its global context, grasp the nature of fighting in North America, and better understand how American armies survived long enough to triumph over the globe-spanning power of Great Britain.
All lectures take place at the Rob Morris Chapel, 207 W. Jefferson on the Oldham County History Center campus. $35 per person, includes dinner. Programs are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Limited seating.