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Revolutionary America Series: Satire & Society
Sat, Sep 05
|Southampton History Museum
Through the sharp wit of 18th century political cartoons, discover how British and American caricatures captured the drama, humor ,and tensions of Revolutionary New York in a lively program filled with satire, storytelling, and fascinating visual history.
Time & Location
Sep 05, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968, USA
About the Event
Join us for an engaging and entertaining look at the American Revolution through the sharp wit and biting satire of 18th century political cartoons. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, historian and photographer Sara Cedar Miller will present a lively program exploring newly researched British and American caricatures created before and during the Revolutionary War in New York.
Using humor, symbolism, and exaggerated imagery, political cartoons of the Revolutionary era offered commentary on the growing tensions between Britain and the colonies, shaping public opinion while capturing the anxieties, rivalries, and absurdities of the time. Sara Cedar Miller will guide audiences through a fascinating visual journey into these rarely discussed works, unpacking the hidden meanings and historical context behind each illustration.
Featured cartoons in the presentation include The Patriotick Barber, or the Captain in the Suds, a satirical depiction of an incident said to have taken place in…