Nathan Hale Homestead
2010-12-12T14:18:40-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvODIzXC8yOTQ5NzYtMDItbS5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Kevin Sweeney talked about home life during the Revolutionary War era. Professor Sweeney spoke about changing attitudes towards “consumerism” in this era which helped usher in a “different” type of American Revolution. He referred to the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, Connecticut, which offers a glimpse at life among the colonial elites during the Eighteenth century, and showed many slides. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Hales' Homestead: Material Life in Colonial Connecticut” was part of the Nathan Hale Symposium held by Connecticut Landmarks to explore new research into the life and times of Nathan Hale. The event was held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the First Congregational Church of Coventry.
“The Hales' Homestead: Material Life in Colonial Connecticut” was part of the Nathan Hale Symposium held by Connecticut Landmarks to explore new research into the life and times of Nathan Hale. The event was held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the First Congregational Church of Coventry.
Kevin Sweeney talked about home life during the Revolutionary War era. Professor Sweeney spoke about changing attitudes towards “consumerism… read more
Kevin Sweeney talked about home life during the Revolutionary War era. Professor Sweeney spoke about changing attitudes towards “consumerism” in this era which helped usher in a “different” type of American Revolution. He referred to the Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry, Connecticut, which offers a glimpse at life among the colonial elites during the Eighteenth century, and showed many slides. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Hales' Homestead: Material Life in Colonial Connecticut” was part of the Nathan Hale Symposium held by Connecticut Landmarks to explore new research into the life and times of Nathan Hale. The event was held on Saturday, August 7, 2010, in the First Congregational Church of Coventry. close
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