All lectures take place in the Savannah History Museum Theatre (303 MLK, Jr. Blvd.) at 7pm. Each is preceded by a light reception in the museum lobby at 6:30 p.m. Please call (912) 651-3673 for more information.
Tuesday, September 16th: Documentary Premier: “Revolutionary Savannah,†half-hour television program by filmmaker Michael Jordan. Followed by presentation by archaeologist Rita Elliott on recent battle-related archaeology in downtown Savannah.
Tuesday, September 23rd: Historical Interpreter James Ingram from Colonial Williamsburg presents a dramatic presentation of groundbreaking black pastor Gowan Pamphlet, who—like Andrew Bryan of Savannah—helped create a thriving African-American congregation at a time when it was illegal for slaves even to read and write.
Tuesday, September 30th: Coastal Heritage Society Director of Interpretive Programming John Caramia presents a fascinating look at Colonial Coins and Currency.
Tuesday, October 7th: Third Bi-Annual Revolutionary War Debate: scholars Dan Morrill of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Rory Cornish of Winthrop University argue the pros and cons of the 13 colonies’ daring 1776 bid for freedom. This year, in a reversal of their usual roles, Dr. Morrill will argue the Patriot side, while Dr. Cornish will argue for the Tories.