The Great Debate Part 2: Patriots & Loyalists

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Will you stand with the revolutionaries seeking liberty, or defend the unity of the British Empire?

Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center

Conflict & Community Lecture Series

This program series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution.

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Essex Heritage offers a wide variety of lectures and programs for all ages to engage residents, and visitors with the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the Heritage Area.

The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to the British Crown as a Loyalist?Join us as our two historians face yet another Great Debate that divided colonists and even families during the American Revolution. David Goss will argue the case for Loyalists, and Charlie Newhall will argue the case for Patriots. Both sides will defend their beliefs about freedom, loyalty, and the future of the colonies. The debate will be moderated by David Olson former Editor-in-Chief of the Salem NewsAudience members will have the chance to ask questions, challenge perspectives, and even cast their vote at the end!

This program is part of <a href="https://essexheritage.org/rev250/" title="https://essexheritage.org/rev250/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Essex County Revolution 250</a> - an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts <a href="https://www.revolution250.org/" title="https://www.revolution250.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rev250 </a>and dozens of regional museums, heritage sites, and organizations, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County, Massachusetts residents, free and unfree, during the American Revolutionary period.

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