Lecture Series: Revisiting the American Revolution – The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for Our Times

Rev250 Lecture: Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University presents “The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for our Times” as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution.

Tickets: https://hinghamhistorical.org/product/lecture-the-declaration-of-independence-a-guide-for-our-times/

The series is an in-depth and expanded look at our Nation’s founding drama; the series features renowned historians and writers each of who will share fascinating insights on the War for Independence. A detailed brochure for the series can be found on the Hingham Historical Society website: www.hinghamhistorical.org

Danielle Allen

Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. She is a professor of political philosophy, ethics, and public policy. She is also a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, tech ethicist, distinguished author, and mom. Her many books include the widely acclaimed Our Declaration: a reading of the Declaration of Independence in defense of equality; Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.; Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus; and Justice by Means of Democracy. Her many edited volumes include From Voice to Influence: understanding citizenship in a digital age and A Political Economy of Justice. She writes a column on constitutional democracy for the Washington Post.