Taking a Stand: The Perils of Revolution

Fri May 22 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-08:00

Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center | Fairbanks

UAF College of Liberal Arts
Publisher/HostUAF College of Liberal Arts
Taking a Stand: The Perils of Revolution
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Historian Joanne Freeman explores how the Revolution forced hard choices—and what it reveals about politics today.
About this Event

The Acclaimed historian of the American Revolution, Dr. Joanne Freeman will address the fact that the Revolution required people to take a stand, to make choices. There are parallels in today’s political climate as well.

This event is sponsored by The Alaska Historical Society, the UAF History Department, and the National Parks Service America250


🇺🇸Taking a Stand: The Perils of Revolution
🗓 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
🕠Time: 5:30 pm AKST
📍Location: Morris Thompson Cultural and Visitors Center Theater 

Please contact Dr. Mary Ludwig with any questions at [email protected] 


About Dr. Joanne Freeman

Freeman’s work is extensive and includes publishing the award-winning books Affairs of Honor: National Politics in the New Republic, The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings, and The Field of Blood: Violence in Congress and the Road to Civil War. Her work inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda, who consulted Freeman as he wrote the play Hamilton.

Freeman has also produced numerous podcasts, including co-hosting Now & Then and What the Heck Just Happened? with Heather Cox Richardson. Since 2020, her weekly podcast, History Matters ( . . . and so Does Coffee!), has reached thousands each week. She often appears in national media, teaches graduate classes on American politics and history and has earned numerous teaching awards.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Morris Thompson Cultural & Visitors Center, 101 Dunkel Street, Fairbanks, United States

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