Sunday, April 13, 2025:
Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an Author Talk and House Tour
Two hundred and fifty years ago, in April of 1775, the American Revolution began in earnest with the Battles of Concord and Lexington. Please join Vaughan Woods & Historic Homestead to mark this anniversary by welcoming nationally bestselling author Andrew Lawler to speak about his new book “A Perfect Frenzy: A Royal Governor, His Black Allies, and the Crisis That Spurred the American Revolution.” Bringing to light the largely untold story of rebellion in Virginia, this book will forever change our understanding of the American Revolution. Learn more about “A Perfect Frenzy.”
Vaughan Homestead will be open for informal touring prior to and following Mr. Lawler’s talk. Visitors may enjoy refreshments in the dining room and wander through a special self-guided exhibit, “Dissenters, The American Revolution & The Settlement of Vaughan Homestead,” that explores the Hallowell-Vaughan family’s connection to the American Revolution.
Where: Vaughan Homestead, 2 Litchfield Road, Hallowell
When: Sunday, April 13. Mr. Lawler’s talk begins at 3:00 p.m., with the house open for self-guided touring and exhibits at 2:00 and remaining open for another hour following his talk.
Schedule:
2:00 House & Exhibit Opens
3:00 Author Talk by Andrew Lawler
4:00/4:30 House & Exhibit Open until 5/5:30.
How: Pre-registration is required. $10/person, includes refreshments and a copy of “A Perfect Frenzy.”
