Celebrating America's 250th

Join us for a special GulfChats conversation marking the America 250th commemoration, exploring the often overlooked history of the Revolutionary era along the Gulf Coast.
Maritime historian-in-residence John Sledge will be in conversation with Mike Bunn, author of The Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South during America’s Revolutionary Era. Together they will discuss the Gulf South’s pivotal but frequently forgotten role in the broader story of the American Revolution, including the region’s strategic importance, contested loyalties, and maritime dimensions during the struggle for independence.
Date: July 16th
Time: Noon
Admission: Free
This program offers a compelling look at how the Revolution unfolded beyond the thirteen colonies and how the Gulf Coast helped shape the early United States.