Yesterday, the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf hosted “The Revolution on the Gulf Coast,” a special edition of the GulfChats speaker series marking the America 250th commemoration. The event featured maritime historian-in-residence John Sledge in conversation with Mike Bunn, author of The Fourteenth Colony: The Forgotten Story of the Gulf South during America’s Revolutionary Era.
Rather than focusing on the standard stories of the original thirteen colonies, Sledge and Bunn dove into the Gulf South’s history as a dynamic, contested frontier. They explored how the region navigated complex military campaigns and shifting loyalties, shedding new light on the diverse communities that played a pivotal role in the struggle for independence.
As part of the ongoing America 250 commemorations, this session provided essential context for the nation’s 250th anniversary. It was a reminder of how the Gulf Coast was integral to the broader founding narrative of the United States.The session offered a deeper understanding of the complex, multicultural landscape that defined the Gulf Coast during the struggle for independence.
