Historic Waynesborough

Creating history, not just preserving it.

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Past Lectures

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The world’s finest Georgian mansions in England & America.

Historic Waynesborough presents Stephen G. Hague, PhD, historian and former Exec. Director of Stenton. He will give an illustrated talk, followed by a book signing. He will cover architecture, landscapes, gardens and furnishings of ten Georgian houses, with special emphasis on Philadelphia connections. What houses make the “Top 10?” Ah, ‘til we meet on May 13th. Details…


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America’s Forgotten Patriots of the Revolutionary War

Marion T. Lane, EdD, author and educator, opens your patriotic eyes on April 8th, 2016 Did you know that African indentured servants, free blacks as well as slaves, assisted in the founding of our nation? Details...


Not-Going-Home-Alone Not Going Home Alone

A special lecture for all Americans, veterans and their loved ones – those who know sacrifice, over there or right here at home. Details…

 

 

 


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The President and the Apprentice – Eisenhower and Nixon, 1952-1961

Things you never knew about Eisenhower and Nixon in the early days – from the man who wrote the book, Irwin F. Gellman, PhD. The President and the Apprentice was recently nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Details…

 

 


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FAMOUS TRIALS in American History with Jack Ford
Jack Ford, Emmy and Peabody Award-winning journalist, trial lawyer, novelist, former network TV news anchor and current CBS News correspondent for “60 Minutes Sports,” is a lecturer at many of America’s finest law schools. He brings inside information on the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the Rosenbergs, and OJ Simpson trials. Details…

 


Chester County Revolutionary Troop Movements with Sean Moir.

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