Recently, the “Star Spangled Banner,” our National Anthem, has been a touchstone for Civil Rights issues and national controversy.
Its words were born out of a national crisis, written by a man who was himself no stranger to controversy — the song’s melody originated with a British men’s club celebrating wine and sex.
This lecture, led by Eric Mease, explores the origin of the song, the author, a few of the controversies, and the times during which our anthem was conceived.
Its words were born out of a national crisis, written by a man who was himself no stranger to controversy — the song’s melody originated with a British men’s club celebrating wine and sex.
This lecture, led by Eric Mease, explores the origin of the song, the author, a few of the controversies, and the times during which our anthem was conceived.
O, Say Can You See: The Origin of the...
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 10, 2026
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Date: Nov 10, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM