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.

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Location: The American Theatre, 125 Mellen Street, Hampton VA 23663

Admission: Info on Ticketmaster.com

For questions or more information contact:

Hampton Arts Education: ronald.boucher@hampton.gov