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“Nursery of Rebellion”: Princeton & the American Revolution
May 21 @ 5:00 pm
Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library
Drawing on an array of PUL’s manuscript and rare book collections, this exhibition will commemorate the 250th anniversaries of U.S. independence and the Battle of Princeton, and showcase Princeton’s archival treasures from the revolutionary era alongside documents and artifacts that reveal local experiences of the American Revolution on campus and in the surrounding communities. Exploring the Revolution across lines of gender, class, race, allegiance, and status, the exhibition will offer visitors a range of perspectives on the Revolution’s ideals and contradictions, its anxiety and violence, and its achievements and tragedies.
Curated by Michael Blaakman, Associate Professor of History, and Gabriel Swift, Librarian for Early American Collections. This exhibition was supported by a Special Grant from the Humanities Council’s Ruth and Sid Lapidus ’59 Research Fellowships Fund.
Sponsored by Princeton University Library
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Members of the Princeton University community and visitors have broad freedom to express themselves in a manner consistent with the University’s policies. At the same time, University policies prohibit conduct that, among other things, disrupts University operations and activities. To be clear, any individuals who disrupt any Reunions events are in violation of University policy, subject to disciplinary action, and will be required to leave the premises immediately.