The Losers of the Revolution: Loyalists, What They Lost, and Why We Should Care
Schedule
Sun Oct 19 2025 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05408 | Burlington, VT
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The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum presents our Free Monthly Lecture Program: “The ‘Losers’ of the American Revolution: Loyalists, What They Lost, and Why We Should Care” by Alexandra Garrett, professor of early American history at Saint Michael’s College, on October 19, 2025 2:00-3:00pm.This event is free for all to attend. Q&A follows the presentation. Refreshments provided.
ABOUT THIS MONTH'S LECTURE:
This lecture will give an overview of the American Revolution from the perspective of its so-called “losers”—the Loyalists. Loyalists were Americans in the 1770s who did not want to separate from Britain. Given our nation’s pride in the fact that the Patriot side won the war, it’s easy for us to forget everything that the Loyalists lost in the same event. They were once the neighbors and friends of those self-described “Patriots,” who later turned on them. I will explain how Loyalists suffered ostracization, physical violence, and property loss. They suffered for simply for holding a different political belief than those who illegally put themselves into positions of power. We will explore themes that have resonance today.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Alexandra Garrett is an assistant professor of early American and public history at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vermont. She earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and her B.A. from St. Olaf College. Her research and teaching interests include revolutionary and early national-era women slave owners, and historical memory of the revolutionary era through contemporary screen media. Locally, she serves on the board of the Ethan Allen Homestead Museum, and on the History and Culture Committee a part of the Vermont 250th's Anniversary Commission.
ABOUT THE EAHM'S FREE MONTHLY LECTURE SERIES:
The Homestead Monthly Lecture Program is free for all the attend. It covers various topics pertaining to Vermont history, early American history, and the Homestead site. Each lecture is followed by Q&A with the presenter.
To find out more information, including upcoming speakers, please visit: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/programs/lecture-series/
The EAHM's free monthly lecture series is part of the Homestead Community Enrichment Programs, sponsored by Richard & Linda Smarg.
ABOUT THE ETHAN ALLEN HOMESTEAD MUSEUM
The Ethan Allen Homestead Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit run mostly by community volunteers. The Museum depends on volunteers and donations in order to host community programs like this one.
To support the Homestead Museum's mission and community programs, you can make a tax-deductible donation online at: https://ethanallenhomestead.org/support-us/
To find out more about volunteering, email [email protected].
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Where is it happening?
1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT, United States, Vermont 05408Event Location & Nearby Stays:
