Lifetime Learning: The Road to the Revolutionary War - Did Religion Play a Role?

In following the road to the American Revolution, a number of subjects invariably come up. These include the concept of “taxation without representation” and natural rights. Also included are key events such as the Stamp Act, the Coercive Acts, the Boston Massacre and many others. Not as frequently mentioned, but significant nonetheless, are religious issues, particularly in Massachusetts. This course will explore the religious issues in the pre-revolutionary period and the role that a Martha’s Vineyard-born Congregational minister, Jonathan Mayhew, played in the development of revolutionary thought.

Led by Ron Petersen, lecturer and writer on Cape history and chair of the Orleans Historical Commission, this Lifetime Learning course is presented by the Friends of Snow Library. For more information or to register, visit friendsofsnowlibrary.org/lifetime-learning-program/