Summer Series Part III Revolution from Below Debtors the Landless and the Common People

Summer Series Part III: Revolution from Below: Debtors, the Landless, and the Common People

14477 Benns Church Blvd.
Smithfield, VA 23430

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
12:00pm - 12:00am

Part 3 of our Popular Summer Series!

Speaker John Ericson, Executive Director and Site Historian

 

Much of the Revolution’s radical energy came not from elites but from ordinary people crushed by debt, taxation, and land scarcity. Understanding them reveals the Revolution as a social as well as a political upheaval.

Admission: Secure your seat with a $5 donation! Your donations help fund future educational programs and preservation efforts at our National Historical Site.ns help fund future educational programs and preservation efforts at our National Historical Site.


Admission
$5

Midsummer Solstice Sale
The Old Brick Gift Shop at St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum will hold its annual Midsummer Solstice Sale beginning tomorrow. Enjoy varied discounts throughout the gift shop as we mark Midsummer Solstice. Virtually everything is discounted from artwork and housewares to accessories and clothing. Stop by during normal operating hours and explore the selections. See you soon!

Start Date : June 19, 2019
End Date : September 30, 2019

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Summer Series Part III Revolution from Below Debtors the Landless and the Common People