Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Revolutionary War subject of lectures at David Library

From the Philly Burbs: Revolutionary War subject of lectures at David Library
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The David Library of the American Revolution is hosting a free, five-lecture series on the war beginning Feb. 12.

The lectures will take place at Stone Hall of the Feinstone Conference Center, which is adjacent to the library at 1201 River Road in Washington Crossing. The first begins at 3 p.m. The next four lectures are scheduled for 3 p.m. March 4; 7:30 p.m. March 22 and April 25; and 3 p.m. April 29.

Receptions will follow at the Rose Gallery, which is next to the library. Reservations are necessary and can be made at 215-493-2233, ext. 100.

Speakers include Andrew Shankman, associate professor of history at Rutgers University (Camden campus); Susan Klepp, professor of Colonial America and American women's history at Temple University; Michael W. Zuckerman, emeritus professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania; Brendan J. McConville, author of "The King's Three Faces: The Rise and Fall of Royal America," and David Silverman, history professor at George Washington University.