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SUMMARY:Rock Island Arsenal Series: American Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our nation
DESCRIPTION:This lecture series is commemorating the American Revolution on 
 the 250th anniversary of our nation. All talks in this series are presented 
 by a member of Army Sustainment Command's Office of the Historian\, based 
 on the Arsenal.\n\nThis program is suitable for adults and teens. 
 Registration is not required.\n\nThis program is jointly hosted by the 
 Davenport Public Library and the Rock Island Public Library. If you are 
 unable to attend the Davenport Public Library's session\, another session 
 will be offered earlier in the day at 2:00 PM at Rock Island Public 
 Library.\n\nThe 2026 dates are February 11\, March 11\, April 8\, May 13\, 
 July 8\, August 12\, September 9\, and October 14. This program takes place 
 on the second Wednesday of the month at 6p at the Eastern Avenue Branch of 
 the Davenport Public Library. No meeting in January\, June\, November or 
 December.\n\nAmerican Revolution on the 250th Anniversary of our 
 nation.\n\n11 February 2026. America & Colonialism. This discusses the 
 early foundation of the European settlement of North America and their 
 interactions with the Native Americans as well as conflicts between 
 European powers.\n\n11 March 2026. The French-Indian War. This month we 
 will discuss the French and Indian War and the importance on the 
 foundations of the future of the United States. The military experience 
 that this provided to the British colonial militia would prove to be 
 invaluable.\n\n8 April 2026. The Roots of the American Revolution and the 
 enlightenment. This will discuss the early impacts upon the colonies by the 
 British Government. Additionally\, this will discuss how the enlightenment 
 impacted the early decisions of the Continental Congress and the founding 
 members of our Nation.\n\n13 May 2026. War for Freedom: First blood and 
 major battles during the early part of the war. Highlighting an overview of 
 major battles\, the strategic alliances\, especially with France and 
 leadership of George Washington and the founding of the Continental 
 Army.\n\n8 July 2026. Forging a Nation with the Declaration of 
 Independence: Vision and Resolve. This will discuss the drafting and 
 significance of the Declaration of Independence. Key philosophies of 
 natural rights and self-governance and major contributors: Thomas 
 Jefferson\, John Adams\, Benjamin Franklin. Also\, how this impacted the 
 Soldiers and the war.\n\n12 August 2026. The turning tide: how the war 
 began to shift in the favor of the Americans and the conclusion of 
 hostilities. This will discuss the later portion of the war as well as the 
 conclusion of the military conflict.\n\n9 September 2026. Forging a Nation 
 the foundation of the new nation. This will discuss the Constitutional 
 Convention\, the writing of the bill of rights and the protections of our 
 key rights as Americans.\n\n14 October 2026. Setting the Standard and a 
 rocky start. This will discuss Washington’s presidency and the early 
 rocky start to the nation.
LOCATION:Meeting Room B\, Eastern
ORGANIZER;CN="Information Services":MAILTO:reference@davenportlibrary.com
CATEGORIES:Educational
CONTACT;CN="Information Services":MAILTO:reference@davenportlibrary.com
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