Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Laurie Halse Anderson
Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, May 14, to present the fourth public program in the Museum’s 2025-2026 Read the Revolution Speaker Series with a talk about her process to research and write historical fiction for generations of young readers, including Rebellion 1776 (Paperback Launch, May 2026) set in Revolutionary Boston and repackaging of her bestselling Fever 1793 (2000), when Philadelphia was the nation’s capital city, and discussion on the power of primary sources as we mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Following the presentation introduced by Museum President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, Museum Director of Education and Community Engagement Adrienne G. Whaley will host an interview conversation and facilitate a live Q&A with both onsite and online audiences.
This special program will be held in the Museum’s third-floor Liberty Hall and will be broadcast live via Zoom. Guests with onsite tickets are invited to arrive early to experience Revolution Place and view The Declaration’s Journey from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors open to Liberty Hall at 6 p.m. for onsite guests to see a featured artifact, enjoy refreshments at a cash bar, and purchase signed copies of the featured book.
Young readers ages 8 and up are welcome to join this event and book signing if accompanied by an adult.
