A Conversation with John Rollison
Date and Time
Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Location
American Theatre
125 E. Mellen Street
Hampton, VA 23663
Event Details
A Unique Journey Into The American Revolution! Historical interpreter James Cameron embodies John Rollison?a wealthy free man of color and patriot -- whose remarkable story sheds new light on the American Revolution. Through lively storytelling, audience interaction, and Q&A, participants gain deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs before, during, and after the Revolution. Rollison, a respected Virginia businessman, stood in solidarity with Thomas Nelson, Patrick Henry, and Peyton Randolph as a signer of the Virginia Committee for Correspondence in 1773, and later joined the York County Committee for Safety alongside Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Known to have conducted business with George Washington and conversed with Thomas Jefferson, Rollison?s legacy highlights the vital role of American-born Africans in shaping the nation?s founding. History truly comes alive through one man?s extraordinary story. No refunds/ No exchanges
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A Unique Journey Into The American Revolution! Historical interpreter James Cameron embodies John Rollison?a wealthy free man of color and patriot -- whose remarkable story sheds new light on the American Revolution. Through lively storytelling, audience interaction, and Q&A, participants gain deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs before, during, and after the Revolution. Rollison, a respected Virginia businessman, stood in solidarity with Thomas Nelson, Patrick Henry, and Peyton Randolph as a signer of the Virginia Committee for Correspondence in 1773, and later joined the York County Committee for Safety alongside Thomas Nelson Jr., a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Known to have conducted business with George Washington and conversed with Thomas Jefferson, Rollison?s legacy highlights the vital role of American-born Africans in shaping the nation?s founding. History truly comes alive through one man?s extraordinary story. No refunds/ No exchanges
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