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“Two Nations, One Battle": w/panel Philbrick, Hart, Barbier, & Schwab
Discussion w/Nathaniel Philbrick, Dr. Emma Hart, w/moderator Dr. Brooke Barbier, to explore the Battle of Bunker Hill. Free, June 5, 6 pm.
“Two Nations, One Battle: Bunker Hill in British and American Memory” is a special panel discussion exploring the Battle of Bunker Hill from both American and British perspectives. The discussion, held at Bunker Hill Community College (Charlestown Campus) on Thursday June 5th early evening, is free and open to all. The discussion will include American author of history Nathaniel Philbrick and British historian Dr. Emma Hart, with moderator and public historian Dr. Brooke Barbier.
To set the tone for the evening, a musical prelude will be performed by Ken Burns’ pianist Jacqueline Schwab, performing several pieces that reflect the popular music of that era, a mix of traditional English and colonial styles, including ballads, dance tunes, and patriotic songs.
Doors will be opening at 5:45 pm on June 5th, in order to accommodate all attendees comfortably. Jacqueline Schwab's musical prelude starts at 6 pm, followed by the moderated discussion which will begin at 6:30 pm. Registration in advance is highly recommended:
twonationsonebattle.eventbrite.com.
[Take note that midway down in the description, there is entered: “… at 6pm with a musical interlude until 6:30pm.”] So best to arrive early.
Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and take part in a broader community conversation following the discussion. This public event promises to offer a compelling reflection on the past—and what it means for us today. Attendees are encouraged to bring their personal books, written by the panelists, for signing.
This program has been made possible through financial and in-kind donations from the following co-presenters: Friends of the Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library (including partial funding from the City Wide Friends of the Boston Public Library), the Bunker Hill Monument Association, British Consulate-General Boston, Bunker Hill Community College, and the National Park Service of Boston. Contact Brendan Hughes, brendan.hughes@bhcc.edu, 617-937-9365 (cell) if any questions, especially re: any wheelchair accommodations.