Religious Ideals, Realities & Sermons: Congregationalists in the American Revolution on the Thames and Beyond – Lecture with Dr. Tricia Peone

New London County Historical Society, Lyman Allyn Art Museum and Thames River Heritage Park Foundation are pleased to present the 2025 lecture series – Seeds of Revolution on the Thames and Beyond.

Events that seeded discontent and revolution along with the social, cultural, political, economic and ecological influences and their impact and influence on life on the Thames and beyond will be explored throughout the monthly, 5-part series.

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Congregational churches could be found in nearly every town across New England in the 1770s. The stories of Patriot ministers who inspired their congregations to Revolution have long been told. Increasingly we are learning more about the experience of the people sitting in the pews and how being part of a Congregational church community shaped their experience of the celebrated ideals–and the sometimes harsh realities–of the revolutionary cause. Printed sermons, pamphlets, and histories; manuscript church and association records; and even paintings in the CLA’s collection help tell a story that is both familiar and not.

Reception from 6-7pm includes light hors d’oeuvres, wine and fruit-infused water. The lecture will begin promptly at 7pm.

Follow the link to purchase tickets and for the entire series schedule!