"Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts" Exhibition Opening Reception

Make plans to join us at 14 Beacon to celebrate the opening of our new in-person exhibition, Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts. The evening will feature an opportunity to visit the exhibition and curator’s comments from New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and Sacred Rebellion curator, Dr. Tricia Peone.

By the time the American Revolution began, many Congregationalists had already embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. Ministers and laity alike believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified, sacred rebellion. Through sermons, books, poems, songs, and letters, Congregationalists shared their stories, reflected on their moral obligations to each other, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty before, during, and after the war.

Join us to learn how these discussions shaped the legacy of Congregationalism and the way the Revolutionary War is remembered today.

Email any questions to programs@14beacon.org.

SPEAKER BIO

Dr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials, early New England, and public history, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.