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Celebrate America 250 with us at Knowsley Hall this October! Join us for a fascinating exploration into newly discovered details that led to American Independence and the legacy of Yorktown, hosted by The Countess of Derby.

This unique event, Dinners of Diplomacy: Dialogue, Not Division, promises exciting new insights from a line-up of exceptional world-class speakers - into the key moments that shaped history.

Your hostess for the 2 days, The Countess of Derby, is uniquely placed to bring this experience to life. As a direct descendant of British General Lord Cornwallis, speaking from Knowsley Hall – the historic seat of the Earls and Countesses of Derby, she will share her unique family links to the American Revolutionary War.

The program features leading experts in their fields, from across Great Britain, the United States and France, promising stimulating and varied sessions throughout the event.

Day One, 29th October:

Countess of Derby: Opening welcome

Stephen Conway: 'The British & American Revolution'

Andrew O'Shaughnessy: 'British leadership & the American war / empire'

Dan Robinson: 'European ideas and the American Revolution'

Patrick Griffin: 'General Lord Cornwallis'

Larrie Ferreiro: 'Spanish strategy, financing, and diplomacy in the war '

Friederike Baer: 'Hessian auxiliaries: service, perception, and aftermath'

Laurent Dubois: 'Haiti, Native nations, and the Atlantic revolutions (Karsh Institute) '

Day Two, 30th October:

Countess of Derby: Opening welcome

Douglas Bradburn: 'George Washington & command culture'

Scott Stephenson: 'Commemorations & Washington’s tent'

David Armitage: 'An "Impudent, False and Atrocious Proclamation"?: British Responses to the Declaration of Independence in 1776'

Iris de Rode: 'The Franco-American alliance & the post-Yorktown dinners'

Lady Derby: 'History Rhymes: Family reflections (Burgoyne & Cornwallis)'

 If you are attending in person, your ticket will also include a guided tour of Knowsley Hall, a buffet lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

Can't visit in person?

Digital Delegate Day Pass: ‘Front Row Experience’ tickets

9.30 till 5.00 GMT with 60-day replay access

· Live stream of all expert speaker sessions – 1 or 2 day pass

· Live Q&A roundtable chat with The Countess of Derby and key speakers on Day 2

· 60-day replay access

· Digital archive pack

· Certificate of attendance

For more information visit:

Dinners of Diplomacy: Dialogue, Not Division - Knowsley Hall