Founding Mothers: Women in the American Revolution Lecture

Founding Mothers: Women in the American Revolution
Presented by Joe Mulqueen

Women played an essential role in the American Revolution, supporting the cause of independence in ways both public and private. In this illustrated lecture, historian Joe Mulqueen explores the lives of women before, during, and after the Revolutionary War, highlighting their contributions to boycotts, protests, wartime efforts, and family life on the home front.

The presentation also examines how the Revolution reshaped women’s roles in the new nation and includes discussion of the experiences of enslaved and Native American women during this transformative era. Join us for a fascinating look at the women whose courage, labor, and resilience helped shape American history.