Thomas Paine’s Common Sense, first published on January 10, 1776, with only 1,000 copies, quickly became one of the most influential works of the American Revolution. Students in the course Revolutionary Political Thought in Early America and Beyond co-curated the exhibition Revolutionary Paine using materials from the Clements Library to explore its rapid and far-reaching impact.

Join Clements Librarian for Instruction and Engagement Maggie Vanderford and Professor Andy Murphy over Zoom for a panel discussion with the student curators of this exhibit.

Sponsored by Miriam Kahn.

“Revolutionary Paine” | On view noon–4 p.m., January 16–April 26