Four Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution

Speaker: Nancy Rubin Stuart

Where: Mural Barn, Atwood Museum
When: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 5:00 PM

You’re invited to hear author Nancy Rubin Stuart’s lively talk and slide presentation about several extraordinary but often forgotten women of the American Revolution. These include Deborah Read Franklin, the inventor’s wife; Mercy Otis Warren, whose plays helped sparked the Revolution; the patriotic Lucy Flucker, wife of General Henry Knox and the beautiful Philadelphia belle, Peggy Shippen, wife of Benedict Arnold.

After the talk you’ll understand how these powerful women helped change the course of history. A book signing and sale is included.

Reservations are available by clicking HERE. 

Admission is $10 for non members, and free for members.

About Nancy Rubin Stuart:

Nancy Rubin Stuart’s award-winning nonfiction books focus upon women and social history. Her recent books include POOR RICHARD’S WOMEN, DEFIANT BRIDES, THE MUSE OF THE REVOLUTION and the best-selling AMERICAN EMPRESS. As a journalist, Nancy’s writing has appeared in the New York Times, Huffington Post, the Washington Post, the New England Quarterly, the Saturday Evening Post and national magazines. She is the Executive Director of the Cape Cod Writers Center.

Sponsored by Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank