Phil graduated from wheeling jazz with university and is a graduate degree from george mason university. He is currently a supervisory park ranger with the National Park service in florida, so with that, let us learn a little bit about why someone would want to burn down boston. [laughter] [applause] im a park ranger in the everglades so i did not bring any snakes, so everyone in the first or second row i know that was a big concern, but todays talk is centered on summit farther north and being a Baltimore Orioles fan, there are reasons why want to see boston burn. [laughter] today is the road to , at theon and Boston Center of that early colonial british comeo the into existence. I figured i would summit up in three days. Thanks for coming, we will take questions. [laughter] they are all important dates. The 13 british north american colonies the ledge of the creation of the United States of america. But events did not happen in a vacuum. Events like the three mentioned above are inte
tonight, dker henriques lectures widely on subjects related to george washington and has recorded at least five other lectures for c-span and we greatly appreciate they are being here this evening. he is the author of realistic visionary: a portrait of george washington. please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [applause] peter: i do not think i can top that, thank you very much. there is a touch of sadness coming to this presentation because we have been going through the different stages of washington s life, i have enjoyed the opportunity to speak to you at this particular chapter. says, i hope to be back in the fall with a different lecture. lifenow, it s been a great that we d seen washington live that even heroes grow old and even heroes go somewhat downhill .ike all of us we know how quickly time goes by. the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. i look at the audience and see almost all of us are exactly the same age, between 50 and death. of
they are being here this evening. he is the author of realistic visionary: a portrait of george washington. which is available in our museum store. please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [applause] peter: i do not think i can top that, thank you very much. there is a touch of sadness coming to this presentation because we have been going through the different stages of washington s life, i have enjoyed the opportunity to speak to you at this particular chapter. as trish says, i hope to be back in the fall with a different lecture. you know, it s been a great life that we d seen washington live that even heroes grow old and even heroes go somewhat downhill like all of us. we know how quickly time goes by. the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. i look at the audience and see almost all of us are exactly the same age, between 50 and death. of course, one sign of old age is forgetfulness. did i take my pills or did i just think i took my pills? where
they are being here this evening. he is the author of realistic visionary: a portrait of george washington. please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [applause] peter: i do not think i can top that, thank you very much. there is a touch of sadness coming to this presentation because we have been going through the different stages of washington s life, i have enjoyed the opportunity to speak to you at this particular chapter. as trish says, i hope to be back in the fall with a different lecture. you know, it s been a great life that we d seen washington live that even heroes grow old and even heroes go somewhat downhill like all of us. we know how quickly time goes by. the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. i look at the audience and see almost all of us are exactly the same age, between 50 and death. [laughter] of course, one sign of old age is forgetfulness. did i take my pills or did i just think i took my pills? where are my glasses? that reminds
continued to meet with political figures in the new capitol in the district of columbia and often called upon to craft policy. the colonial williamsburg foundation hosted this hour and 15 minute event. our speaker tonight. dr. peter henriques is professor of history emeritus from george mason university, peter lectures widely on subjects relating to george washington and has recorded at least five other lectures for c-span. and we greatly appreciate their being here this evening for this lecture. he is the author of realistic visionary, a portrait of george washington, which of course is available in our museum store. but please join me in welcoming professor peter henriques. [ applause ] i don t think i can top that. thank you very much. have a good evening. you know, there s a touch of sadness actually for me coming to this particular presentation since we ve been going through the different stages of washington s life. i ve so enjoyed the opportunity and the privilege