1775-1776: The Year that Made America, with Tom McMillan

Hear the untold story of how America’s declaration of independence hinged on seven critical months in 1776 and the courageous votes that changed the world forever.

This gripping account reveals the precarious path to American independence through a series of pivotal dates that history has nearly forgotten. While July 4th claims the glory, the actual vote for independence came on July 2nd—and even that historic moment almost didn’t happen. From January’s publication of Common Sense to December’s darkest hours of the Revolution, McMillan reconstructs the dramatic months when rebellious colonies transformed into a new nation.

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Tom McMillan explains how the pivotal events of May 15, June 7, and July 2 shaped America’s destiny, the behind-the-scenes feud between Adams and Jefferson on their views of government after independence was won, and how the Declaration’s influence extended from Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address to modern times. Join him as he strips away the myths to expose the raw political courage that launched a revolution. From heated Congressional debates to the dangerous aftermath of declaring independence, McMillan delivers a fresh perspective on America’s founding.

This event will take place in the Adams Ballroom at the Dobbin House on June 21st at 7 p.m. McMillan will be signing his newest book, The Year That Made America, after this program.

FREE/ACHS Members; $10/general admission.