Events › The Same Principle Lives in Us: People of African Descent in the American Revolution (Virtual)

American Revolutionaries wrestled with a crucial question: did the Declaration of Independence’s claim that “all men are created equal” truly apply to everyone? From the very start of the Revolution, people of African descent challenged and answered this question through their words and deeds. In this talk, discover their stories and explore the artifacts at the Museum that bring to life the experiences of Phillis Wheatley, Elizabeth Freeman, James Forten, Harry Washington and others! Questions & Answer period to follow.

Please note: a Zoom link will be sent out to all registrants 2 hours before this program takes place.

This program is presented by a museum educator from the Museum of the American Revolution.