Upcoming Events
Speaking Engagements
Need a speaker for your event, podcast or school presentation? Tom Hand created Americana Corner to share informative stories of the momentous events, significant documents and influential leaders that helped create and shape our country. Let Tom help your organization rekindle a spirit of patriotism and rediscover our nation’s incredible past and why our founding era still matters today.
Book Talk and Signing at Fort Ticonderoga
As part of the REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Signature Reenactment Event: "Today We Are a Nation Among the People of the World," Tom Hand will share reflections inspired by his books on the American Revolution, exploring the significance of the Declaration of Independence and the resilience of the American cause in 1776. A book signing will follow, providing guests the opportunity to meet Tom and have their copies personally signed.
Preserving America Grant Interim Progress Report Due
Preserving America Grant interim progress reports are due August 15.
Book Talk and Signing at Conococheague Institute
Meet Tom Hand for a special author talk and book signing at 1 p.m. during 1776: Harvest on the Homestead at the Conococheague Institute. Celebrate from 12–8 p.m. with grape stomping, cider making, beer brewing, hearth cooking, traditional dance, games, and an evening bonfire tradition.
Book Talk and Signing at Fort Ligonier
As part of this special three-day event at Fort Ligonier, join Tom Hand for a discussion of America's founding, the Revolutionary War, and the stories behind his acclaimed books. Tom will reflect on the people, sacrifices, and pivotal moments that shaped our nation’s founding. A book signing will follow, providing guests the opportunity to meet Tom and have their copies personally signed.
Book Signing at the Museum of the American Revolution
Tom Hand will join the Museum of the American Revolution for a book signing during “Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776,” a living history event that will immerse guests in the city of Philadelphia during the years of the Revolutionary War.
Preserving America Grant Application Window
The Preserving America Grant program was established in 2022 as a philanthropic initiative supporting organizations committed to telling the incredible story of America.
Preserving America Conference
The Preserving America Conference is designed to empower battlefield park partners and historical sites with the tools needed to achieve greater sustainability. The multi-day workshop, sponsored by Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Trust, is tailored to small but motivated organizations with modest budgets, and will showcase best practices in development, marketing, and programming.
Preserving America Grant Final Progress Report Due
Preserving America Grant final progress reports are due December 15.
Preserving America Partners End of Year Report Due
Preserving America Partners end-of year reports are due December 31.
Speaking Engagement: Experiencing America Teacher Institute
Tom Hand will discuss the Lewis and Clark Expedition and America’s westward expansion during this four-day teacher institute that dives into major aspects of America's move west.
Preserving America Conference Application Window
The Preserving America Conference is designed to empower battlefield park partners and historical sites with the tools needed to achieve greater sustainability. The multi-day workshop, sponsored by Americana Corner and the American Battlefield Trust, is tailored to small but motivated organizations with modest budgets, and will showcase best practices in development, marketing, and programming.
Speaking Engagement: Memorial Day Ceremony: 250 Years of Freedom
As part of this commemorative weekend, Tom Hand will deliver the keynote address, offering a compelling reflection on the people, principles, and sacrifices that shaped America’s War for Independence.
Speaking Engagement: 5th Annual Joint Society Dinner
An evening of shared history and distinguished fellowship, the 5th Annual Joint Society Dinner brings together six of Rhode Island’s most esteemed hereditary and historical organizations, highlighted by a special address from Tom Hand.
Book Signing at Mount Vernon
Step back in time as you encounter Revolutionary War soldiers, experience 18th-century demonstrations, and immerse yourself in the world of the American Revolution. Join author Tom Hand for a special book signing during Revolutionary War Weekend at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Speaking Engagement: 2026 Semi-Quincentennial Celebration Lecture Series
Join Tom Hand, Founder of Americana Corner and Jeff Jore, History Professor at Flagler College, as they present “We Floridians Could Have Been British If It Weren’t for the Spanish!”
Guest Appearance: American Revolution Podcast
Join Tom Hand, founder of Americana Corner, and American Revolution Podcast host Michael Troy for a roundtable discussion of Tom’s latest book America Victorious. Hear their conversation wherever you listen to podcasts.
Preserving America Grant Recipients Announcement
Preserving America Grant recipients will be announced in honor of George Washington’s birthday!
Guest Appearance: Rev War Revelry Facebook Live
Tom Hand joins Emerging Revolutionary War Era to discuss his new book, America Victorious. Tune in to Emerging Revolutionary War Era’s Facebook page to hear about the lesser known campaigns and commanders that helped win American independence.
Book Signing & First Crossing Reenactment
Join Tom Hand for a book signing and author presentation at Washington Crossing Historic Park as thousands gather to witness a reenactment of one of the most iconic moments of the American Revolution—George Washington’s daring Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River in 1776.
Guest Appearance: History Camp Discussions
Tom Hand joins History Camp Discussions to discuss the importance of telling a fuller, more nuanced Revolutionary War story — one that goes beyond the familiar narratives to reveal how independence was truly won, and why those stories still matter today.
Guest Appearance: Constitutional Chats, Episode 279
Tom Hand joins Constituting America’s Constitutional Chats Live podcast to discuss his latest new book, America Victorious, and share his knowledge with a student panel in this very informative and fascinating conversation.