Drawing from his broad experience as a historian and museum executive, R. Scott Stephenson, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Philadelphia-based Museum of the American Revolution, will present a lecture through the lens of the Museum’s inclusive storytelling on the significance of the extraordinary events that led to the birth of America in 1776 and the patriots’ eventual victory over the British in the seven-year war for independence.
Dr. Stephenson will explain how, as we reflect on America’s founding nearly 250 years later, the Museum’s upcoming exhibitions and programs will explore the history and ongoing significance of those momentous events that led to the birth of our nation.
The talk, which is the first in a three-part lecture series ‘Reflections on the Revolution’ − generously supported by Sotheby’s International Realty – will take place Saturday, January 18th at 2pm in the Historical Society’s Barn. Tickets are by reservation only. For more information and to purchase tickets: Remembering America’s Revolution.
“As we look toward to Semiquincentennial celebrations in 2026 and the Museum’s 10th anniversary in 2027, it is an exciting moment to reflect on and reinvigorate our appreciation for our nation’s founding story and continue to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures,” Stephenson says. “I am thrilled to bring information about the Museum – which has engaged more than 1.5 million visitors to date through exhibitions and programming – to Greenwich and observe Connecticut’s critical role in the fight for independence.”
Participants are encouraged to dive deeper into the history of Greenwich during this tumultuous time by visiting the Historical Society’s current exhibition Greenwich During the Revolutionary War: A Frontier Town on the Front Line, on view through June 2025. The exhibition examines the impact of the Revolutionary War on Greenwich, including an exploration of the town’s diverse communities and the daily lives of residents who were severely impacted by the brutal conflict. For more information, visit https://greenwichhistory.org/rev
Additional lectures in the Historical Society’s three-part series are on February 8th Understanding Black and Indigenous Land-and Waterscapes in the Telling of History, and March 8th Working for the Revolution: Patriot Women’s Lives During the War. Additional information to follow.
Greenwich Historical Society is located at 47 Strickland Rd., Cos Cob, Conn.
Pittsburgh native Scott Stephenson holds a B.A. from Juniata College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia. From 2007-2018, Stephenson led the development of the Museum of the American Revolution’s award-winning exhibitions, multimedia experiences and educational programming, as well as overseeing the care and expansion of its rich collection of art and artifacts, first as Director of Collections and Interpretation and then as Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions, and Programming. In November 2018, Stephenson was named President and CEO of the Museum.
The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.
Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. The Museum, which opened on April 19, 2017, is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org or call 877.740.1776.
