Jan 22 2020
The Puritans: A Transatlantic History

The Puritans: A Transatlantic History

Presented by Massachusetts Historical Society at Massachusetts Historical Society

Join us as David Hall (Harvard University) presents a sweeping transatlantic history of Puritanism from its emergence out of the religious tumult of Elizabethan England to its founding role in the story of America. Shedding new light on the diverse forms of Puritan belief and practice in England, Scotland, and New England, Hall provides a multifaceted account of a cultural movement that judged the Protestant reforms of Elizabeth’s reign to be unfinished. Hall describes the movement’s deeply ambiguous triumph under Oliver Cromwell, its political demise with the Restoration of the English monarchy in 1660, and its perilous migration across the Atlantic to establish a “perfect reformation” in the New World.

There is a pre-talk reception at 5:30. Please follow the ticketing link to register.

Admission Info

There is a $10 per person fee (no charge for MHS Fellows and Members, EBT or ConnectorCare cardholders).

Additional time info:

There is a pre-talk reception at 5:30 PM.

Dates & Times

2020/01/22 - 2020/01/22

Location Info

Massachusetts Historical Society

1154 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02115