21st Century Tribal Nations' Perspectives on the American Revolution

Independence National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Nov 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

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Join Independence National Historical Park, the Independence Historical Trust, and a panel of speakers representing diverse Indigenous perspectives as they explore the impact of the American Revolution and early U.S. policies on Tribal Nations over the past several centuries. The discussion will be moderated by A. Lynn Smith, Professor of History at Lafayette College.

This program is the third in a series of panel discussions presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Legacies of the American Revolution: A Twenty-First Century Speaker Series examines the Revolution’s lasting impact from a variety of perspectives.

Previous programs included:

  • The Global Legacy of the Declaration of Independence
  • Many Declarations: The Declaration as Inspiration

This event is FREE, but registration is required.

Fees

The event is FREE, but registration is required. Click the green box to register.

Location

Event location: Science History Institute, Ullyot Meeting Hall, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Schedule

Date:

Nov 19, 2026

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Event Type

  • Campfire/Evening Program
  • Partner Program
  • Talk
Tags: american war for independence, american revolutionary war, indigenous history, independence national historical park