The Forgotten Founder: Joseph Hewes and America's First Fleet

Join Donald Bryson, CEO of the John Locke Foundation, for a special Shaftesbury Society Lecture marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

Discover the remarkable story of Joseph Hewes, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, whose leadership and vision helped launch America’s Navy. This lecture will explore Hewes’ pivotal role in shaping the fleet that secured our nation’s freedom and continues to protect it today.

This event will begin at 5:30pm and will include dinner, There will be time for Q&A before our event concludes at 7:00pm.