250 Years Later: Thoughts on the American Revolution with Nathaniel Philbrick
250 Years Later: Thoughts on the American Revolution with Nathaniel Philbrick
Join us on Tuesday, July 14 for an evening with acclaimed author Nathaniel Philbrick, presented in partnership by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and the Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust at the Old Whaling Church—a rare opportunity to hear one of America’s most celebrated historians share his insights in person.
The evening will be introduced by former MVM Executive Director Matthew Stackpole, who served as ship’s historian for the whaleship Charles W. Morgan during its restoration and 38th Voyage at Mystic Seaport. A longtime colleague and friend of Philbrick, Stackpole will offer a few words of welcome.
Two and a half centuries after the start of the American Revolution, Philbrick turns his attention to this pivotal era. Drawing on his acclaimed body of work—including his Revolutionary War trilogy, Bunker Hill, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane’s Eye—he brings fresh perspective to the events that shaped a nation.
For those connected to Martha’s Vineyard—year-round residents, seasonal neighbors, and visitors alike—this is a chance to place the Island within a broader national story and to consider how even places far from the centers of conflict were touched by it.
Lecture only: $30
Lecture + Reception: $50
VIP Lecture Seating + Reception: $100
DETAILS
| Date | July 14, 2026 |
|---|---|
| From | 5:00 pm |
| To | 7:00 pm |
| Type | Special Event |
| Venue | Old Whaling Church |