Upcoming Lectures
The 2025-2026 lecture series will focus on the legacy of Thomas Paine. Patriot? Revolutionary? Traitor? Join us this year as we discuss the legacy and impact of Thomas Paine, one of the most influential writers of the 18th century. This event is free and open to the public.
Dr. John Tyler: Thomas Paine – The Tragic End of a Revolutionary Mind
Thomas Paine was celebrated and admired in America, England, and France. Then England and France sentenced him to death. Paine died in America, friendless, despised, and ridiculed. Why? Join Dr. John Tyler, Professor of Law and Jurisprudence, to learn about Thomas Paine’s tragic end.
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