Mark Sample, a professor in the History Department at Monroe Community College, will join us at the library to help everyone learn more about The Year 1776 on Thursday, July 16, at 7:00 PM.
1776 was a revolutionary year that changed the course of both American and world history. This presentation will cover iconic moments from the era, beginning with Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense” and ending with his “American Crisis” series, written to inspire soldiers through the Revolutionary War. Along the way, we’ll discuss the Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Long Island, and Washington’s inspirational Delaware crossing.
If you’d like to attend this program, please register now through our Event Calendar.
This program was made possible through funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act.
Published on July 10, 2026.
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