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As the American Revolution broke out in New England in the spring of 1775, dramatic events unfolded in Virginia that proved every bit as decisive as the battles of Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill in uniting the colonies against Britain. A Perfect Frenzy chronicles these stunning and widely overlooked events for the first time. 

Join us for this Yale historian’s thought-provoking presentation about how maps shape our understanding of the world and the discussion following focused on his stunning new work including over 150 full-color maps.

Moderated by Ian Spangler

Join Kristen Weiss and Dr. Nora Ellen Carleson in a virtual exploration of the summer home of Henry Davis Sleeper, one of America's first professional interior designers. Learn about the man behind the house as well as the home and its dazzling and eclectic collection of curiosities, colored glass, folk art, and antiquities in every nook and cranny.