For King or for Country?: Tales of Maryland Before & During the American Revolution

Like at so many other times in its history, Maryland was deeply divided in the early 1770s, as can be seen first by the local reaction to the Boston Tea Party, then in the behavior of its leaders, and finally by the acts of its soldiers. During this talk you will hear tales from both sides, some of bravery and some of trickery, and some that are just plain funny…

This event is part of the Southern Maryland 250th Semiquincentennial, Maryland 250th, and America 250th celebration, commemorating Southern Maryland’s contributions to our nation’s founding.