Unpopular Opinions: Dear George, Dear Mary

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Westport Museum for History and Culture

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03/22/2023 06:00 PM 03/22/2023 07:00 PM America/Anguilla Unpopular Opinions: Dear George, Dear Mary Combining romance with history, Dear George, Dear Mary by Mary Calvi tells the story of a young George Washington and heiress Mary Philipse’s relationship. While the book draws from historical accounts, personal journals, and letters between the two, it stirred up controversy for its bold claim that Washington’s hatred of the British stemmed from his relationship with Ms. Philipse. Is this fact, or mere speculation? What else did this popular work get wrong or right? Read the book for yourself and hear what others have to say at Unpopular Opinions! Registration recommended.Event LinksTickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1595128-0 Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/bridgeport/events/westport-museum-for-history-and-culture/unpopular-opinions-dear-george-dear-mary-91453?ref=uceaddevent Westport Museum for History and Culture, 25 Avery Place, Westport, CT, 06880

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Combining romance with history, Dear George, Dear Mary by Mary Calvi tells the story of a young George Washington and heiress Mary Philipse’s relationship. While the book draws from historical accounts, personal journals, and letters between the two, it stirred up controversy for its bold claim that Washington’s hatred of the British stemmed from his relationship with Ms. Philipse. Is this fact, or mere speculation? What else did this popular work get wrong or right? Read the book for yourself and hear what others have to say at Unpopular Opinions! Registration recommended.

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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/1595128-0

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