African American Quests for Freedom in the American Revolution
Details
Come and hear our very own historian, Cecelia Hartsell's talk on this fascinating subject.
Tickets free, but you must book
Booking Information
Although events are free, places must be reserved in advance. You can book by: [1]
- Phone: 01 222 8466
- Email: rathmineslibrary@dublincity.ie
Petitioning the court system and military service in the Revolutionary War were among the liberation strategies used by enslaved individuals to attempt to secure their freedom. This talk will discuss those strategies, as well as leading African American intellectual and political voices during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the Founding Era.
There are several interesting court petitions during this period, using the principles and language of the Declaration of Independence; as well as of course, African American military service on both the British and American sides during the war.
This talk by historian Cecelia Hartsell also covers some powerful African American voices: Phyllis Wheatley, Benjamin Banneker, and James Forten, all of whom leveraged the principles of the Declaration in their efforts.
Details: We will meet at 17:40 just inside the main doors of the library.
18:00: Lecture begins
19:00 Lecture ends
We will go for coffee and a chat afterwards.
I will move you to the waitlist until you confirm that you have secured a ticket.