(Norwich, CT) - Join us as Brian Carso, long-time professor of history at Misericordia University, presents a program about the secret plot implemented by George Washington to capture Benedict Arnold following his treason at West Point, and how this little-known spy mission is explored in his soon-to-be-released historical novel Gideon’s Revolution.

Gideon’s Revolution is an American origin story based on actual historical events, an odyssey that reveals the profound human tensions between loyalty and betrayal, allegiance and treason, revenge, and the possibility of forgiveness. This presentation delves briefly into the life of Benedict Arnold and the circumstances of his betrayal at West Point, followed by an exploration of the known facts of Washington’s secret plot to capture Arnold.
Interspersed with the historical narrative are brief readings from the corresponding parts of Gideon’s Revolution, demonstrating how, as the renowned novelist Hilary Mantel wrote, “if we want to imagine not just how the past was, but what it felt like, from the inside—we pick up a novel.”

This event is sponsored by the Norwich Historical Society and the First Congregational Church. The event will be held Friday September 22, 2023, at 6:00pm at the First Congregational Church at 81 East Town Street in Norwich. There will be a suggested donation of $5.00. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Light refreshments will be available after the presentation.

Additionally, please join us on Saturday September 23rd at 9:30am as author and professor, Brian F. Carso, Ph.D, accompanies Regan Miner, Executive Director of the Norwich Historical Society, on the Benedict Arnold Walking Tour starting on the Norwichtown Green. After the tour, please attend the event Benedict Arnold Returns at Leffingwell House Museum from 11am-3pm.

ABOUT THE NORWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Formed in 2001, the Norwich Historical Society seeks to preserve, protect, and promote the rich history of Norwich, CT. We are a registered 501(c)(3), non-profit organization run by an Executive Director and a volunteer board of directors. Over the past five years, the Norwich Historical Society launched several initiatives designed to strengthen Norwich’s heritage tourism efforts such as opening the Norwich Heritage & Regional Visitors' Center and creating the Walk Norwich Trail system which is a series of historically themed self-guided walking tours.