Radnor Celebrates! The Penman & the Chancellor: John Dickinson & Robert Livingston
Jim Segrave-Daly at The Finley House
The Penman & the Chancellor: John Dickinson & Robert Livingston
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 6:30PM
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, join local historian Jim Segrave-Daly for a discussion of John Dickinson & Robert Livingston. An accomplished speaker specializing in American History, Jim’s presentation is the first in a series of 3 lectures at The Finley House throughout the ‘Semiquin’ summer of 2026.
Although obscured by their more famous peers, both men played critical roles for decades, during the Revolutionary era, through the early 19th century.
With ties locally, both Americans should be celebrated & recognized for their important contributions to America.
John Dickinson (1732–1808) was a crucial American Founding Father, a key leader in early resistance against Britain, lawyer and politician, from Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Dickinson is known as “The Penman of the Revolution” because he was able to put on paper the thoughts and ideals which formed the foundation for our brand new country. His pen contributed greatly to the American cause by supporting colonial rights and national endeavors.
In 1777, Columbia-educated lawyer, Robert Livingston, (1746-1813) was named chancellor by the New York Convention of Representatives.
As chancellor, Livingston presided over the court of chancery, which handled cases involving restitution and sought to apply standards of fairness and conscience. And it was Livingston who, as New York’s legal authority, stood before George Washington on April 30, 1789, at Federal Hall in Manhattan and, Bible in hand, administered to him the oath of office of the first President of the United States.
There is no registration for Jim's talk. Please join us for homemade ice cream, ginger cookies and lemonade!
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- Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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