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Lest We Forget plans speaker series for 250th anniversary of U.S.
The series will explore topics from the American Revolutionary War ahead of the group's annual military reenactment weekend.
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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Lest We Forget of Southwest Michigan is planning a series of eight Tuesday evening educational sessions beginning April 7 at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor. The presentations will explore topics from the American Revolutionary War, including the road to independence in Boston, the first shots at Lexington, the creation of an American style of warfare, and the origins of the U.S. Constitution. Presenters will include professors from various universities as well as local historians and authors.
Why it matters
The weekly sessions are designed to give the public a deeper historical context ahead of Lest We Forget's annual Revolutionary War reenactments, which this year will focus on the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The details
The presentations will cover a range of topics related to the American Revolution, including the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, the first shots fired at Lexington, the development of American military tactics, the role of France in supporting the colonies, and the origins of the U.S. Constitution. The sessions will feature experts from universities across the country as well as local historians.
- The series will run for 8 weeks, from April 7 to May 26, 2026.
- The annual military reenactment weekend hosted by Lest We Forget will take place on July 18-19, 2026.
The players
Lest We Forget of Southwest Michigan
A local organization that hosts an annual military reenactment weekend focused on the American Revolutionary War.
Eric Hinderaker, Ph.D.
Professor at the University of Utah, presenting on the role of Boston in the events leading to the Declaration of Independence.
John Hodgson
Local historian, presenting on the events of April 18-19, 1775 and the first shots of the American Revolution.
Cherisse Havlicek
Local author, presenting on the 12 years of events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Fred Johnson, Ph.D.
Professor at Hope College, presenting on the creation of an American style of warfare.
What’s next
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The takeaway
This speaker series will provide the public with a deeper historical understanding of the American Revolution and its lasting impact, helping to set the stage for Lest We Forget's annual reenactment weekend focused on the 250th anniversary of the United States.
