[NEohioPAL] We Hold These Truths - a 250th Celebration at The Hermit's Club

[Neil Thackaberry]

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*

*We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary War of Words*
*Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 7:30 PM*
*The Hermit Club, *

*A Nation Born from Words*

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American
republic, three historic clubs in Cleveland, the Rowfant, the Tavern and
the Hermit, will present *We Hold These Truths: A Revolutionary War of
Words*, a 50-minute dramatic performance by Actors Summit Productions,
on *Thursday,
May 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM*.

Long before muskets fired at Lexington and Concord, the American Revolution
was fought in the realm of ideas, arguments, and powerful prose. *We Hold
These Truths* brings that battle to life through stirring readings by a
quartet of professional actors, giving voice to the debates, petitions, and
declarations that shaped a new nation.

Audiences will hear both Patriot and Loyalist perspectives, including:

   - The *Olive Branch Petition*, the colonies’ final plea for peace
   - *King George III’s Proclamation*, declaring the colonies in open
   rebellion
   - Excerpts from *Common Sense* by Thomas Paine and *Plain Truth*, a
   Loyalist rebuttal
   - *Patrick Henry’s “Give me liberty or give me death”* speech
   - And the timeless words of the *Declaration of Independence* itself

*Why It Matters*
*We Hold These Truths* is more than a history lesson—it’s a vivid
exploration of the words that forged America. Through the voices of the
past, audiences will experience the tension between loyalty and liberty,
the clash of radical and conservative visions, and the moral contradictions
that continue to echo today.

Whether you are a student, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about
the origins of American identity, this event offers insight, inspiration,
and a renewed appreciation for the power of words.

*Event Details:*
📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕡 7:30 PM
📍 The Hermit Club, 1629 Dodge Court, Cleveland, Ohio
🎭 Presented by Actors Summit Productions

*Dinner and drinks are available at the Hermit Club from 6:00 PM.*

*Performance tickets are $30.*
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