BEVERLY – The Randolph County Historical Society will host a free program centered around religious influence on the American Revolution Thursday at the Beverly IOOF Community Room.   

The free spring event, which is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, is part of continued programming for the 250th Anniversary of American and will feature Fairmont State University history professor Dr. J.L. Tomblin, who will present “Early American Religion and the American Revolution.”    

“We are excited to bring Dr. Tomblin to share his perspective on the American Revolution and its religious connections,” said Randolph County Historical Society President Donald Teter. “Our new Randolph County Museum exhibit on the Hart Family will open that day and be available at the museum for extended summer hours.”   

Tomblin, a historian of early America and the American Revolution at FSU, has been published in academic and public journals. His research focuses on the connection of religion and colonial politics. During his presentation, Tomblin will explain how religious ideas impacted the revolutionary movement and united Americans against the British Empire.   

Prior to the program with Dr. Tomblin, the Randolph County Museum will open its new exhibit on the Hart Family of Randolph County during an open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Randolph County Museum is located next to the IOOF Community Room in the Blackman-Bosworth building.    

The Randolph County Museum will be open each Thursday, Friday and Saturday this summer from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information visit www.randolphhistoricalwv.org.