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The Experiment Continues: America at 250

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, Tufts experts look back—and look forward

Painting of George Washington standing in an open boat, with one man holding a U.S. flag and others rowing through icy waters

There’s No One True Story of the American Revolution

Our view of the Revolution has changed many times over the last 250 years, and it’s always been contentious, says a historian

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Arts & Humanities

Recreating the Revolutionary War, One Stitch at a Time

From the United States’ bicentennial to this year’s 250th anniversary, historical costumer Henry Cooke, A79, AG84, has been remaking the clothing of 18th-century America

Jill Lepore smiles as she speaks to an audience.

Politics & Voting

To Engage in Civic Life, First Put Down Your Phone

Historian Jill Lepore, J87, urged concerned citizens to get off social media and make change “from the neighborhood up”

“I teach my students that this is a young nation; 250 years isn’t that long historically. This is a nation that has had a lot of problems, but it is also a nation that is, I’d argue, one of the few that talks a lot about their problems.”

Meredith McLain, assistant professor of political science

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Arts & Humanities

Reimagining 1775: Making the American Revolution Real for Today’s Students

An alumna offers students the chance for hands-on engagement with artifacts and lessons that bridge the 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and Concord