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Mariners, Patriotism and Revolution. Tars on the Thames at Lyman Allyn Museum
January 29 @ 6:00 pm
$15 – $25
New London County Historical Society, Lyman Allyn Art Museum and Thames River Heritage Park Foundation are pleased to present the 2025 lecture series – Seeds of Revolution on the Thames and Beyond.
Events that seeded discontent and revolution along with the social, cultural, political, economic and ecological influences and their impact and influence on life on the Thames and beyond will be explored throughout the monthly, 5-part series.
Up Next:
Steve Manuel, Historian and Executive Director
New London County Historical Society
New London County Historical Society
November of 1775: The Continental Congress President John Hancock requested the Connecticut ship Minerva from Governor Jonathan Trumbull for the mission. Minerva was to go to sea and capture two munition ships sailing from Liverpool to Halifax. On the eve of departure, the crew of Minerva refused to sail. All crewmen were released and were never to be allowed to sail on another Continental or Connecticut ship. The mariners were indifferent to this punishment. Join us as Steve Manuel discusses the complex social structure and political motivations of mariners in Southeastern Connecticut in 1775.
Reception from 6-7pm includes light hors d’oeuvres, wine and fruit-infused water. The lecture will begin promptly at 7pm.
*Early bird rate is valid through January 22, 2025.
