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Name: The Historical Significance of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack in the American Revolution - a American 250th MTHS and MFL History Lecture Series
Start: 2026-11-03T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-03T19:00:00-05:00
Location: Community Collaboration Space

The Historical Significance of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack in the American Revolution - a American 250th MTHS and MFL History Lecture Series

Tuesday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m.

The Historical Significance of Charles Thomson and Timothy Matlack in the American Revolution

by Mike Teti, local historian, and Vice President of the Assoc. of Philadelphia Tour Guides

This discussion examines the contributions of Thomson and Matlack, whose administrative and intellectual work was essential to the American Revolution yet largely overlooked in traditional stories. By tracing their intertwined careers, Teti will highlight how the Revolution depended not only on celebrated leaders but also on the steady, often invisible labor that made independence possible.

Mike Teti is a lifelong enthusiast of early Philadelphia history and an active volunteer, tour guide, and speaker in the region. He serves with organizations such as the Independence Historical Trust, Carpenters' Hall, Historic Gloria Dei Preservation, the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides, and the American Friends of Lafayette. Mike has led educational tours, organized historical events, and contributed to preservation projects, sharing his knowledge of Philadelphia's founding era with diverse audiences. His work reflects a deep commitment to preserving and promoting the city's rich historical heritage.