Watch live: Globe Ideas hosts town hall to mark 250th anniversary of American Revolution
To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Globe's Ideas team is hosting a town hall-style event at the Old South Meeting House.
Moderated by Globe Ideas Editor Brian Bergstein, the event will feature conversations with historians and contributors to the recent special issue from Globe Ideas titled 'The Revolution Lives On.'
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Watch live: Globe Ideas hosts town hall to mark 250th anniversary of American Revolution
To mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Globe's Ideas team is hosting a town hall-style event at the Old South Meeting House. Moderated by Globe Ideas Editor Brian Bergstein, the event will feature conversations with historians and contributors to the recent special issue from Globe Ideas titled 'The Revolution Lives On.' Watch it live:
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