In commemoration of America’s 250th Anniversary Lorenzo State Historic Site is sponsoring a free Speaker Series featuring highly regarded historians, archaeologists, and authors specializing in the Revolutionary War era.

Lorenzo is thrilled to bring this distinguished group of scholars to Cazenovia. The goal of the series is to foster awareness and dialog around the people, places, and events that helped bring about a new nation 250 years ago and the continuing struggle to achieve the ideals of the American Revolution.

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Please join us May 7, 2026 as we welcome Laura Galke, at 5:00pm, for her presentation Mary Washington, George’s Much-Maligned Mother. Washington’s mother, Mary, is frequently portrayed negatively in biographies of George. This is a consequence derived largely from myth-making and biased narratives that focus upon amplifying the achievements of George at Mary’s expense. This presentation contends that these criticisms are unjust and misrepresent both Mary Washington as well as her illustrious son.

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The series will be hosted at Meier’s Creek Cazenovia Farm Brewery on the first Thursday of the month from May through November. It’s made possible by funding from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the partnership and support of the Friends of Lorenzo and Meier’s Creek Brewing Company.

Admission is free for this event.