Join author Michael Cecere* for a lecture in our special 250th series, covering important events in 1775 across all of the thirteen colonies, with a special emphasis on the Middle Colonies and New York. The reception and lecture will be followed by an optional dinner at Fraunces Tavern.
6:30 Reception
7:00 Lecture and Q&A
8:00 Optional Dinner
Michael Cecere is a retired History teacher who resides in Williamsburg, Virginia with his wife, Susan. Originally from Maine, he taught high school and college level American History for thirty years in Fairfax County and Gloucester County, Virginia. The author of twenty-five books and numerous articles on the American Revolution and Revolutionary War, he continues to research and write in retirement. His most recent book, entitled, Spark of Independence, was published in November 2024 and examines the New England colonies in 1775-1776. It completes a three-book series that also examines the Middle colonies, (United for Independence) and the Southern colonies (March to Independence) from the start of the war through independence. Cecere has also recently completed, with his daughter, a trilogy of historical fiction that follows three children in Williamsburg as they experience the Revolution over ten years. Ideal for young readers and those who enjoy historical fiction, these three titles, Witness to Revolution, Witness to War, and Witness to Victory, enlighten readers about colonial life, the Revolution and the Revolutionary War.
When he is not writing, Mr. Cecere volunteers and works at Colonial Williamsburg, sometimes as a tobacco farmer, other times as a soldier or a colonial dancer. He also participates in Revolutionary War reenactments throughout the east coast and lectures at historic sites and historical societies.
This lecture will take place in-person and via Zoom.
In-Person Tickets
SRNY/Museum Members
Reception and Lecture: $30
(reception includes wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres; for tax purposes, all but $20 per ticket used is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law)
Reception, Lecture, and Dinner: $160
(dinner includes three courses and drink service; for tax purposes, all but $110 per ticket used is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law)
Public
Reception and Lecture: $40
(reception includes wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres; for tax purposes, all but $20 per ticket used is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law)
Reception, Lecture, and Dinner: $180
(dinner includes three courses and drink service; for tax purposes, all but $110 per ticket used is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law)
Virtual Tickets: FREE
Patron Event Sponsor*: $100
*Patron Event Sponsors will be recognized in our promotion of this 250th Anniversary Event on our website and in email promotions, as well as at the event.
