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SUMMARY:A Revolutionary Encounter in London: A Conversation Between Phillis Wheatley and Bejamin Franklin
DESCRIPTION:A performance of the historically-based play written and directed by Debra Wiess \nFeaturing actors Cathryn Philippe and Josiah George \nMay 8\, 1773 enslaved African poet Phillis Wheatley left Boston for London for the publication of her book of poetry Poems on Various Subjects\, Religious and Moral\, coming out later that summer.  During her 6-week stay in the British capital she was feted and entertained\, the toast of the town\, meeting many notables\, among them Benjamin Franklin. This historically-based drama depicts the little-known meeting of these two icons of American Colonial History late one summer afternoon. 2023 marks the 250th anniversary of their historic meeting\, as well as the publication of her book of poems  and her emancipation later in the year. \nThis live theatrical performance will take place at the Old South Presbyterian Church \nSunday September 17\, 2023 \n29 Federal Street \nNewburyport\, MA 01950 \nFREE General Admission (Donations greatly appreciated) \nDoors at 1:30pm \nPresentation begins at 2:00pm \nDebbie Wiess (author & director) is a Boston-based writer\, who writes plays and poetry\, in French as well as English. Her work in both languages has been presented throughout the US and abroad in traditional theatres\, alternative spaces\, on the radio\, cable and internet. She is a published author\, and several of her plays have won awards. In addition to writing\, she directs and produces\, projects and events.  She particularly enjoys writing on subjects concerning the Arts and Literature\, as well intriguing encounters. She is thrilled to be presenting her one-act play A REVOLUTIONARY ENCOUNTER IN LONDON about Phillis Wheatley and Benjamin Franklin’s meeting in London summer 1773.
URL:https://www.december16.org/event/a-revolutionary-encounter-in-london-a-conversation-between-phillis-wheatley-and-bejamin-franklin
LOCATION:Old South Presbyterian Church\, 29 Federal Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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SUMMARY:Emerging Revolutionary War Presents: "The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America" with Dr. Benjamin Carp
DESCRIPTION:As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party\, ERW is excited to have Dr. Benjamin Carp author of the book “Defiance of the Patriots: The Boston Tea Party and the Making of America.” Dr. Carp’s book is one of the preeminent works on the Boston Tea Party.\n\n\nDr. Carp currently holds the Daniel M. Lyons Chair in American History at Brooklyn College as a member of its History Department and is affiliated Faculty in the History Program of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He specializes in the history of the American Revolution and the eighteenth century\, particularly in the seaport cities of eastern North America. He has written about firefighting\, gunpowder explosions\, fear\, Quaker merchants in Charleston\, Benjamin Franklin\, and Thomas Jefferson’s Embargo of 1807–1809.\n\n\nJoin ERW for a great discussion on the history of the Boston Tea Party\, the complicated genesis of the event\, its implications globally and dispelling some myths.\n\n\nTo watch the live steam click here:  https://fb.me/e/3qjaEVwuU
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