History
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Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540, United StatesAs part of the new speaker series Generation Declaration, Morven Museum & Garden welcomes OAH (Organization of American Historians) Distinguished Lecturer Holly Brewer to discuss the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. Tickets include museum admission the day of the event....
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The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
When we think of the American Revolution, we often imagine a local struggle between thirteen colonies and the British Crown. Historian and author Richard Bell challenges that familiar story, revealing the Revolution as a global war that reshaped lives and power across six continents. From the Caribbean and Canada to Africa, India, and South America,...
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Borscht Belt: The Comic Legacy of the Catskills
The Jewish Catskill resorts of the 20th century were a summer paradise for millions — and the birthplace of some of America’s greatest comic careers. Legends such as Mel Brooks, Sid Caesar, Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, and Jackie Mason honed their craft entertaining guests at iconic resorts like Grossinger’s, Brown’s, The Concord, Kutsher’s, and The...
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: Hoist a Flag in the Pursuit of Happiness; American Folklore as told by the Princeton Storytelling Circle
Herrontown Woods NJ, United StatesWith Flag Day and the 4th of July just around the corner, come experience folklore and cultural heritage tales as part of a celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary). Please bring portable chairs for seating. Princeton Storytelling Circle members will present a variety of stories to enrich your appreciation of an amazing American legacy. Come early for...
Free