Museum of the American Revolution CEO to Address the Ongoing Significance of America’s War for Independence

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 Greenwich Historical Society’s three-part lecture series ‘Reflections on the Revolution,’ is generously supported by Sotheby’s International Realty.

“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.”

“It is a privilege to have Dr. Stephenson at the Historical Society to share compelling stories about the people and events that led to America’s fight for independence,” says Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Debra Mecky. “The topic is timely and provides us all an opportunity to reflect on what the Revolutionary era means for us today and how we can commemorate the anniversary in 2026.”