America 250: Ireland and the American Revolution

A lecture as part of the commemoration of Irish involvement in the American Declaration of Independence on its 250th anniversary.

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This lecture will explore the tangled story of Irish involvement in the American Revolution.
On this, the 250th anniversary of the birth of the American nation, this lecture will explore the tangled story of Irish involvement in the American Revolution.
It will recount some of the notable Irishmen and women who participated, along with the faceless many who helped make independence a reality. In doing so, it will provide a new perspective on how Irish involvement helped make the American Revolution the complicated event that it was.
Professor Patrick Griffin is Madden-Hennebry Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and Bye-Fellow at St Edmund's College, the University of Cambridge. One of the leading historians of the early modern Atlantic world, he is the author of several influential books, including The Age of Atlantic Revolution: The Fall and Rise of a Connected World, and America’s Revolution.
This lecture is part of the commemoration of Irish involvement in the American Declaration of Independence on its 250th anniversary.

This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: tlrh@tcd.ie