Duane on “The Hidden History of America’s Children,” 25 Sept.

On Wednesday, 25 September, Old North Illuminated will host an online talk by Anna Mae Duane titled “Cradle to Revolution: The Hidden History of America's Children.”

The event description says:

When we think about Americans who changed the course of history, we rarely think about children. In the popular imagination, young people usually stand on the sidelines of history, sheltered and coddled by the adults who really make things happen. In reality, however, children have played a vital part in American politics and culture since the colonial era.

In this online talk, Dr. Anna Mae Duane of the University of Connecticut will explore the often-overlooked role of children in shaping the course of early American history. From the Salem Witch Trials to the Revolutionary War and the fight against slavery, Dr. Duane will reveal how young voices and actions influenced pivotal moments in our nation's past, including revolutionary changes in social and political structures.

Duane is a professor of English and director of the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute. She is particularly interested in “how definitions of youth and childhood shape culture and policy in ways that require the abdication of rights in order to claim care.” Duane has written and edited six books, including Suffering Childhood in Early America.

To register for this virtual event, go to this page, press the Get Tickets button, and make a donation of any amount to Old North Illuminated. You’ll receive a Zoom link by email. Prof. Duane’s talk is scheduled to start at 7:00 P.M.