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2026-05-28 11:00:00 2026-05-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Essay Discussion Club Discuss "Claiming the Revolution: Gender, Sexuality and the Radical Promise of 1776" by Charles Upchurch. Pick up the essay at the front desk. Rust Library - Conference Room B

Thursday, May 28
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-28 11:00:00 2026-05-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Essay Discussion Club Discuss "Claiming the Revolution: Gender, Sexuality and the Radical Promise of 1776" by Charles Upchurch. Pick up the essay at the front desk. Rust Library - Conference Room B

Rust Library

Conference Room B

Discuss "Claiming the Revolution: Gender, Sexuality and the Radical Promise of 1776" by Charles Upchurch. Pick up the essay at the front desk.

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, discuss Charles Upchurch’s essay, "Claiming the Revolution: Gender, Sexuality and the Radical Promise of 1776," which outlines the enduring and evolving influence of ordinary citizens who challenge power.  

Have you thought about joining a book club, but don’t have the time or inclination to read several hundred pages before a discussion? What if you only had to read 5–10 pages? If that interests you, try our Essay Discussion Group.

This program is a collaboration with Loudoun VA250. Learn about the Loudoun VA250 Committee here and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) here.

View all of our programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel - Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs - for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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