250 Years Ago: The First Continental Congress and the March Toward Independence

Join journalist and historian Bob Priddy, a member of the Cole County America 250 Commission, as he reflects on the First Continental Congress that met in 1774 and approved an overlooked document that led to the Declaration of Independence.

While many Americans believe the American Revolution began on July 4, 1776, its roots extend back by a decade. But it was the First Continental Congress that created the union of colonies that led to the Declaration.

As we march toward the 250th anniversary of the colonies declaring themselves a nation of equal standing with other nations in the world, the events and the people of 1774 and 1775 are important to consider.

The Cole County 250th Anniversary Committee is sponsoring this program in partnership with Missouri River Regional Library, the Missouri Humanities Council and with support from the Missouri Humanities Trust Fund.