George Mason: The Founding Father Who Gave Us the Bill of Rights

William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC

Friday, August 16, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

In his latest book, George Mason, author William G. Hyland, Jr., brings a new biography of a forgotten Founding Father. Trained in the law, Mason was also a farmer, philosopher, botanist, and musician. He was one of the architects of the Declaration of Independence, an author of the Bill of Rights, and one of the strongest proponents of religious liberty in American history.

A book signing follows the program.

Book Cover of George Mason biography

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