Humanities on the Hill: Freedom Round the Globe

Sarah Pearsall, professor and chair of Johns Hopkins University’s Department of History, presents a talk on her new book, *Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution*. The program is part of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute’s Humanities on the Hill series and is presented in partnership with East City Bookshop.

The event is open to the general public as well as Johns Hopkins faculty, staff, and students. Books will be available for purchase, and advance registration is required.

When: October 20, 2026

Showtimes: 6–7:30 p.m. EDT

Venue: Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Speaker: Sarah Pearsall, professor and chair of the Johns Hopkins Department of History

Series: Alexander Grass Humanities Institute’s Humanities on the Hill

Presented with: East City Bookshop

Tickets: Free

Registration: Required; please register in advance

Audience: General public, faculty, staff, and students

Books: Copies of *Freedom Round the Globe: A World History of the American Revolution* will be available for purchase.