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Commemorating 250 Years of the American Revolution: Paul Revere’s Ride: Longfellow’s Mistakes – A Lecture Series by Dr. Fred Zilian
April 22 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Newport, RI – As the nation embarks on a multi-year commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and educator Dr. Fred Zilian has launched a compelling lecture series exploring important themes and pivotal events of this era. On March 19, 2025, he delivered the inaugural lecture, “The British-German Occupation of Aquidneck Island, 1776-79,” at the Newport Public Library, setting the stage for an engaging lineup of talks over the coming years.
Through these lectures, Dr. Zilian draws intriguing parallels between the revolutionary era and today—highlighting themes such as national identity, the meaning of freedom, bitter partisanship, and political violence. “Understanding the American Revolution,” he states, “can provide valuable insights into the challenges we face as a nation today.”
Upcoming Lectures (planned to date)
📍 April 22, 2025 – Paul Revere’s Ride: Longfellow’s Mistakes | Rogers Free Library, Bristol, RI
📍 May 7, 2025 – Paul Revere’s Ride: Longfellow’s Mistakes | Portsmouth Free Library, Portsmouth, RI
📍 May 10, 2025 – Life on Aquidneck Island During the British-German Occupation, 1776-79 | Middletown Public Library, Middletown, RI
📍 October 22, 2025 – The British-German Occupation of Aquidneck Island, 1776-79 | George Hail Library, Warren, RI
Dr. Zilian envisions a series of 12 lectures covering diverse aspects of the American Revolution. For lecture bookings or attendance details, visit: www.pegasusenrichment.com.
About Dr. Fred Zilian
Dr. Fred Zilian is the founder of Pegasus Enrichment Services, offering historical lectures, literature and poetry readings, guided tours of Newport and Boston, ballroom dance lessons, and academic tutoring.
After a 21-year career as a U.S. Army infantry officer, Dr. Zilian served as an educator at Portsmouth Abbey School (1992–2015), where he taught history, ethics, and German, and later as an adjunct professor at Salve Regina University (2016–2022), specializing in history and politics.
He holds a Ph.D. in international relations and strategic studies from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University. His work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, Providence Journal, Newport Daily News, and various other academic and news outlets. For a decade, he was a regular columnist for the Newport Daily News.
For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
📧 zilianf@aol.com | 📞 (401) 714-4667