Historical black-and-white illustration depicting colonial soldiers attacking a fortified hill during the American Revolution. The scene includes soldiers with muskets, some kneeling, some standing, and artillery in the background.

LORD NORTH, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION & WROXTON ABBEY

June 21 - 26, 2026

Lord North, the American Revolution
& Wroxton Abbey

June 21 – 26, 2026 • Program Fee: US $2,339
Apply before April 2, 2026

Overview

Step into the setting where one of the most consequential political eras in transatlantic history unfolded. This immersive short program takes place at Wroxton Abbey, the ancestral home of Prime Minister Lord North, whose government presided over the American Revolution. A unique setting with a direct connection to the era, the Abbey offers an evocative base for examining the transatlantic story that continues to shape both nations.

A painting of an 18th-century aristocrat, Lord North, seated, wearing ornate clothing with gold embroidery, a brown coat, white lace cuffs, and a blue sash, with a red curtain in the background.
Wroxton Abbey, a large historic abbey with stone walls, multiple towers, and large windows, set against a partly cloudy sky.

Program Experience

Live and Study in Lord North’s Historic Home

Wroxton Abbey is not a museum — it becomes your home for the week. Stay in modernised accommodation on a centuries-old estate with lakes, gardens, and woodland trails.

Expert-Led Lectures and Discussions

Explore the political and personal dimensions of the era, including:

  • George III and Parliament

  • Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the military struggle

  • The long arc of Anglo-American relations

Visits to Key Historical Sites

  • Sulgrave Manor, George Washington’s ancestral home

  • London day trip: Houses of Parliament and the Foreign Office

  • Benjamin Franklin House in London

  • National Army Museum (if time allows)

  • Dinner and drinks at a historic London pub

  • Film viewing and discussion of The Madness of King George

A Residential Academic Community

Shared meals, receptions, and evening conversation create the atmosphere of a small, intellectually focused college — the hallmark of the Wroxton experience

Why This Program is Unique

Few settings offer such direct access to the history of the American Revolution. Living inside the former home of Britain’s wartime Prime Minister creates an unmatched environment for exploring political decisions, personal dynamics, and Anglo-American ties, all in the place where that story unfolded.

What’s Included

> Six nights’ accommodation at Wroxton Abbey

> All scheduled lectures, seminars, and discussions

> Excursions including London and Sulgrave Manor

> All meals at the Abbey

> Welcome reception and final dinner

> Ground transportation

> Group airport transfers

Notes

> A minimum enrollment of 10 participants is required

> Room types vary; upgrade supplements may be available upon request

> Itineraries and site availability may adjust based on seasonal or faculty scheduling

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