As America looks ahead to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence this summer, St. Bonaventure University invites the public and campus community to come together to discuss what “independence” means.

Since mid-March, St. Bonaventure’s “America’s 250 Series” has explored various facets of the American Revolution. To conclude the series, university historians will gather for a final panel discussion and open Q&A with the audience.

The program, “The Revolution Today,” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Walsh Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

Discussion topics will include:

• What themes have emerged from our series?
• What questions have the Founders raised for us?
• What does the American Revolution mean to us today?
• What is our own role in remembering America’s 250th birthday?
  

The university’s “America’s 250 Series” is sponsored by the History Department, the Jandoli School of Communication, and Emerging Revolutionary War. For more information about the series, contact Dr. Phil Payne at ppayne@sbu.edu.
 

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