“St. Augustine’s Role in the American Revolution” by Dr. Trevor Bryant

Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30pm

This lecture on our neighbor to the north will provide a more in-depth look at how this important Florida city, with longstanding ties to both Spain and Britain, navigated this challenging time and show that, as with many conflicts, the lines separating “patriots” and “loyalists” can easily become blurred in the context of real lives.

This lecture is FREE but registration is requested as seats are limited.

About the Speaker

Dr. Trevor Bryant will present a lecture examining St. Augustine’s role in the American Revolution. He earned his B.A. in History and Master of Liberal Arts with a concentration in Florida Studies from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in Atlantic History from Florida International University. His research focuses on colonial Atlantic history, including connections between the Caribbean, Spanish Florida, and the southern British colonies. Dr. Bryant teaches public history and colonial history at Flagler College.

About the Series

This free lecture is part of OMAM's "America at 250: Florida’s History Through Power, People & Place" series.

Funding for this program was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. Additional support is provided by the Jacarlene Foundation. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities, or the Jacarlene Foundation.