Art & The American Revolutionary War

Sunday, April 12th - 1:30 p.m.

Speaker-Doug Sheer

The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) was not only a military and political conflict but also a cultural revolution that reshaped how people saw themselves and their nation. Art during this era played a vital role in inspiring patriotism, documenting history, and shaping the emerging identity of the United States. Through prints, portraits, and paintings, artists helped translate revolutionary ideals into powerful visual symbols that continue to define American culture today. Political cartoons and printed broadsides circulated widely, using symbols such as the rattlesnake and the liberty tree to unite colonists under common ideals of freedom and defiance. These visual images communicated revolutionary messages sometimes more effectively than words alone. Mr. Sheer is the president of the Friends of Rock Hall and a former Department Chair of Social Studies for the Garden City School District. Fee: $10; $8 seniors. Members free. Check is to be payable to the Friends of Rock Hall. Space limited. Reservations required.