The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series: The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777-1780

Rick Atkinson’s latest book explores the pivotal middle years of the American Revolution, from the struggles of Washington’s army to the high-stakes diplomacy of Benjamin Franklin in France. As Britain’s war effort grows costly and uncertain, battles rage at Brandywine, Saratoga, and Monmouth. Timed for the Revolution’s 250th anniversary, this deeply researched narrative sheds new light on the sacrifices democracy demands. Atkinson is a Pulitzer-winning historian and bestselling author.

Tix & Info

July 30 @ 18:00
6:00 pm

Brown Theatre

The Filson Historical Society