Christopher Newell — Rethinking the American Revolution

Stanley-Whitman House

Explore the American Revolution through Indigenous and inclusive perspectives with Passamaquoddy author Christopher Newell.

Join Stanley-Whitman House for an author talk with Christopher Newell (Passamaquoddy Tribe), celebrating his Scholastic book If You Lived During the Time of the American Revolution. This program is part of the museum’s America250 initiative, which uses the Semiquincentennial to explore the Revolutionary era through Indigenous and inclusive perspectives.In this talk, Newell will reexamine the American Revolution by situating it within its broader historical context, including the French and Indian War, British imperial policy, westward expansion, and conflicts over land and sovereignty. Rather than repeating familiar myths, he explores how Indigenous nations, enslaved and free Black people, women, and colonial settlers experienced the Revolution and its aftermath—and why independence did not bring freedom or equality to all.Newell will read selected passages from his book and discuss how it was researched and written, reflecting on the complex relationships between Revolutionary leaders and Native nations and on the ways historical narratives are formed and remembered. The program will conclude with audience Q&amp;A. What to expect:<ul><li>A reading and talk by Passamaquoddy author and educator Christopher Newell</li><li>Insight into Indigenous perspectives on the American Revolution</li><li>Discussion of underrepresented voices and historical complexity</li><li>Audience Q&amp;A and conversation</li></ul> Copies of If You Lived During the Time of the American Revolution and Newell’s earlier book, If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving, will be available for purchase.Admission is free, with a suggested donation to support Stanley-Whitman House’s education and public programs.

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