Name: Fennell Forum: 'The American Revolution at 250'
Start: 2025-11-06T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-06T19:30:00+00:00
Location: Edinburgh Futures Institute, The University of Edinburgh

Fennell Forum: 'The American Revolution at 250'

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, an expert panel discusses the meaning of the American Revolution.
About this Event

In July 2026, Americans will commemorate the 250th anniversary of their nation’s Declaration of Independence. They will do so at a time when the meaning and founding principles of their country are being contested as never before in its recent history. At the moment, Americans are engaged in a prolonged debate over the meaning and purpose of their country—and whether they can even continue as a nation with a shared history and identity.

The 2025 Fennell Forum will bring together leading historians of the United States in a dialogue to discuss the meaning of the American Revolution and the country's future as it approaches its 250th birthday.

This event will also be available as a livestream (free), but without the Q&A. Please choose the livestream option when booking tickets.