These are Times that Try Men’s Souls: Thomas Paine’s American Crisis Brought to Life

Discover the words that inspired American patriots to persevere during the long hard battle for American Independence.  Written by Thomas Paine 250 years ago, The American Crisis is a series of 13 pamphlets written from 1776 until the war’s end in 1783.Experience Paine’s powerful words brought to life with live readings, hear from historians about the impact of these pamphlets, and through audience participation, learn more about how Paine’s words sustained the American Revolution.  Location:  New Rochelle Public Library Ossie Davis Theater