Join Champion Public Library at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15th for our final online lecture to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with “George Washington & the Road to Independence”.
We now think of George Washington as America’s foremost patriot, but he came to accept war and independence only slowly. Far from embracing his selection as commander-in-chief, he feared it would lead to his ruin — and possible death. Join author and historian Dr. Edward Lengel as he explores how Washington’s hope for America’s future led him to take on leadership in the struggle for independence. Celebrate the United States of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 through the lens of Washington’s leadership in the Revolutionary War. This event is free and open to adults, ages 18 and up; however, signing up is encouraged. This Zoom lecture event is sponsored by Road Scholar.
Edward G. Lengel is an award-winning historian and educator. Lengel received his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia, where he directed the Washington Papers Project and later held senior roles in public history. An author, speaker, and battlefield guide, Lengel has written 14 books on American history, including the “Colonial Williamsburg: The Story: From the Colonial Era to the Restoration” and “General George Washington: A Military Life”. Lengel is a corecipient of the National Humanities Medal and has won two writing awards from the Army Historical Foundation.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this online lecture do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services or ODL.
For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.