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Could Women and Men Be Friends in the Founding Era? Dr. Cassandra A. Good Will Explore the Risks and Rewards of “Founding Friendships,” March 9

Part of the Museum’s Popular Read the Revolution Speaker Series
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This image shows the book cover of Rush: Revolution, Madness, and the Visionary Doctor who Became a Founding Father by Stephen Fried. The word “Rush” is written at the top of the cover. There is a portrait Of Benjamin Rush from the chest up and there is writing written over the book cover.

Rush

Read an excerpt from Stephen Fried's biography of Dr. Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of Independence and surgeon-general in the Continental Army.
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The Dawn of Detroit by Tiya Miles

The Dawn of Detroit

Read an excerpt from Tiya Miles' recent book, The Dawn of Detroit: A Chronicle of Slavery and Freedom in the City of the Straits.
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This image depicts the book cover of A Generous and Merciful Enemy by Daniel Krebs.

A Generous and Merciful Enemy

This excerpt from Daniel Krebs reveals the experience of the tens of thousands of German-speaking soldiers, called "Hessians" hired by the British Crown.
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First Ladies of the Republic

First Ladies of the Republic

Read an excerpt of Abrams' First Ladies of the Republic: Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and the Creation of an Iconic American Role.
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A watercolor image of Andrew in his American Army uniform.

Finding Freedom: Primary Sources for Andrew

Discover a selection of primary sources the Museum used to construct Andrew's story for Finding Freedom.
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Evelandscape

Finding Freedom: Primary Sources for Eve

Discover a selection of primary sources the Museum used to construct Eve's story for Finding Freedom.
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Jacklandscape

Finding Freedom: Primary Sources for Jack

Discover a selection of primary sources the Museum used to construct Jack's story for Finding Freedom.
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Londonlandscape

Finding Freedom: Primary Sources for London

Discover a selection of primary sources the Museum used to construct London's story for Finding Freedom.
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Finding Freedom: Primary Sources for Deborah

Discover a selection of primary sources the Museum used to construct Deborah's story for Finding Freedom.
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