Revolutionary Ambition: America at 250

In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the United States, historian Nathaniel Philbrick will explore fascinating stories of the Revolutionary War. This event is part of the 2026-2027 E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues. The lecture is free and open to the public, and livestreaming will be available. Details on tickets and livestream link will be available later this summer. 

Benefit dinner sponsorships and individual tickets now available

Immediately prior to this program, the Sower Award in the Humanities will be presented during HN’s annual benefit dinner at Embassy Suites in Lincoln.

Nathaniel Philbrick is the author of eight New York Times bestselling works of American history, including Mayflower, a finalist for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for History. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, he will speak on the American Revolution, the topic of three of his books. Philbrick has appeared on various programs, including the PBS show American Experience and Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.