Lessons from History

Schedule

Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Bushnell | Hartford, CT

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As we prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary, join us for an unscripted and thought-provoking conversation with historian Jon Meacham, as he contemplates the pressing questions of our day through the lens of history. With his renowned insight and wit, Meacham will explore how the study of the past can guide us toward an understanding of the present.
Additional speaker(s) to be announced.
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