PHC Book Group: Revolutions and Reckonings

Back by popular demand, PHC’s 2026 book group will focus its monthly meetings around the theme ‘Revolutions and Reckonings’ in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. February 24: Beginnings Handout: “Of Wars and Revolutions,” from These Truths: A History of the United States, Jill Lepore (2017) “Rip Van Winkle,” Washington Irving (1819), https://www.gutenberg.org/files/60976/60976-h/60976-h.htm Handout: Legends of the Province House (“Lady Eleanore’s Mantle,” “Howe’s Masquerade,” “Edward Randolph’s Portrait,” and “Old Esther Dudley”), Nathaniel Hawthorne (1837) For a full list of reading materials for all sessions, please see: 2026 PHC Book Group Free to join, just email Larissa to register: director@pejepscothistorical.org