The 1776 Forum Speaker Series: Old Fort Erie In The Revolutionary Era
June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Travel back to 1776 as Old Fort Erie commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a powerful speaker series that brings this pivotal era to life.
A special four month speaker series exploring the pivotal events and stories surrounding the American Revolution. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of both the Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are proud to present a lineup of distinguished speakers—one per month from March through June—each offering unique insight into this defining period of North American history. All sessions take place at 2pm.
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Professor Mark G. Spencer – 1776: Events and Ideas in the American Revolutionary World
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Rich Pyszczek – America and NYS at 250: What Comes Next?
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Peter Meyler – Richard Pierpoint: Soldier, Settler, Slave
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Betsy Bashore – Frontier Elegance: Women’s Fashion on the Edge
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Rick Hill Sr. – From “Merciless Indian Savages” to Treaty Allies