Historian Melvyn Leffler talked about George W. Bush, American foreign policy, and the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War with Martin DiCaro, host of the Washington Times "History As It Happens" podcast. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast.
Actors reenacted Boston's 1773 Meeting of the Body of the People in its original location, the Old South Meeting House, the site of key meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party and American Independence. Revolutionary Spaces in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Actors portrayed delegates to the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location, St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, leading to Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!" The St. John's Church Foundation hosted this event.
A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Kimberly Ivey and historical interpreter Audrey Biser gave a tour of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, and spoke about the role of the royal governor and the beginning of the American Revolution.Lord Dunmore resided in the Governor's Palace as the royal governor of Virginia from 1771 until he fled the city on June 8, 1775. Ms. Biser also showed the rooms Lord Dunmore's family occupied and spoke about the events leading up to his departure.
Watch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day Governor Dunmore dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses.
At Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth, Massachusetts, we explored the recreated 17th-century colonial village and spoke with interpreters about what daily life was like for the Pilgrims. The year the town depicts is 1627, seven years after the Mayflower landed, when about 160 Pilgrims lived there.
Historian Daphne Geanacopoulos discussed the life of Sarah Kidd, wife of pirate Captain Kidd, who secretly aided her husband while living as one of New York's most prominent citizens. The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Santa Clara University professor Nancy Unger taught a class on the experiences of gays and lesbians in Colonial America. Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California.
Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research Brett Holmgren discusses foreign surveillance and intelligence gathering during an event hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
The Senate will continue debate on the nomination of Darrel Papillion to be United States District Court judge for Eastern Louisiana. Senators will vote at 5:30pm on his confirmation.
"When the American people win and we avoid defaultI'm going to call that a win every day," said White House Budget Director Shalanda Young as she addressed reporters at the White House on the details of the debt ceiling deal. Topics included student loans, SNAP benefits, permitting and COVID-19 funds. In addition, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre answered reporter questions on the news of the day.
National Border Patrol Council President Brandon Judd discussed the Biden administration's immigration policies and conditions at the southern border following the lifting of the Title 42 pandemic-era rule.
The House Rules Committee considers H.R. 3746, the debt limit-federal spending bill, which was negotiated between House Republican leadership and the White House.
Actors portrayed delegates to the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location, St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, leading to Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!" The St. John's Church Foundation hosted this event.
A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Kimberly Ivey and historical interpreter Audrey Biser gave a tour of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, and spoke about the role of the royal governor and the beginning of the American Revolution.Lord Dunmore resided in the Governor's Palace as the royal governor of Virginia from 1771 until he fled the city on June 8, 1775. Ms. Biser also showed the rooms Lord Dunmore's family occupied and spoke about the events leading up to his departure.
Watch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day Governor Dunmore dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses.
At Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth, Massachusetts, we explored the recreated 17th-century colonial village and spoke with interpreters about what daily life was like for the Pilgrims. The year the town depicts is 1627, seven years after the Mayflower landed, when about 160 Pilgrims lived there.
Historian Daphne Geanacopoulos discussed the life of Sarah Kidd, wife of pirate Captain Kidd, who secretly aided her husband while living as one of New York's most prominent citizens. The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Santa Clara University professor Nancy Unger taught a class on the experiences of gays and lesbians in Colonial America. Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California.
Actors reenacted Boston's 1773 Meeting of the Body of the People in its original location, the Old South Meeting House, the site of key meetings that led to the Boston Tea Party and American Independence. Revolutionary Spaces in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Actors portrayed delegates to the Second Virginia Convention of March 1775 at its original location, St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, leading to Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!" The St. John's Church Foundation hosted this event.
A first person interpretive performance, followed by a discussion about James Forten, a Free Black and Revolutionary War Privateer. This virtual program was hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
Kimberly Ivey and historical interpreter Audrey Biser gave a tour of the Governor's Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia, and spoke about the role of the royal governor and the beginning of the American Revolution.Lord Dunmore resided in the Governor's Palace as the royal governor of Virginia from 1771 until he fled the city on June 8, 1775. Ms. Biser also showed the rooms Lord Dunmore's family occupied and spoke about the events leading up to his departure.
Watch a street scene where Colonial Williamsburg interpreters portray, May 26, 1774, the day Governor Dunmore dissolved the Virginia House of Burgesses.
At Plimoth Patuxet in Plymouth, Massachusetts, we explored the recreated 17th-century colonial village and spoke with interpreters about what daily life was like for the Pilgrims. The year the town depicts is 1627, seven years after the Mayflower landed, when about 160 Pilgrims lived there.
Historian Daphne Geanacopoulos discussed the life of Sarah Kidd, wife of pirate Captain Kidd, who secretly aided her husband while living as one of New York's most prominent citizens. The Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted this event.
Santa Clara University professor Nancy Unger taught a class on the experiences of gays and lesbians in Colonial America. Santa Clara University is located in Santa Clara, California.
