Join us as we welcome Rick Atkinson, author of The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780, to speak about the middle years of the Revolution. Tickets are $10 for MOHA/Museum members, $15 for non-members. Drawing from his latest book, Atkinson explores various historical figures, his research process, and the significance of the American Revolution as we approach the 250th anniversary of American independence. About the Author Rick Atkinson is the New York Times bestselling author of seven previous works of history, including The Long Gray Line, the Liberation Trilogy, and The British Are Coming, the first volume of the Revolution Trilogy. He has won numerous awards, including Pulitzer Prizes for history and journalism. His latest book is The Fate of the Day. About America 250 NC America 250 NC is North Carolina’s commemoration of the United States’ 250th anniversary and is led by the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. For more information about America 250 NC, visit america250.nc.gov.