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A Conversation with John Rollison
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37.017181,-76.320143
6569
Location
125 East Mellen Street
Hampton, VA
Description

Step back in time and experience history brought to life! Historical interpreter James Cameron embodies John Rollison?a wealthy free man of color and patriot whose remarkable story sheds new light on the American Revolution. Through lively storytelling, audience interaction, and Q&A, participants gain deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs before, during, and after the Revolution. Rollison, a respected Virginia businessman, stood in solidarity with Thomas Nelson, Patrick Henry, and Peyton Randolph as a signer of the Virginia Committee for Correspondence in 1773 and later joined the York County Committee for Safety alongside Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Known to have conducted business with George Washington and conversed with Thomas Jefferson, Rollison?s legacy highlights the vital role of American-born Africans in shaping the nation?s founding. History truly comes alive through one man?s extraordinary story. No refunds/ No exchanges

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Public Onsale : Tue, 18 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM