The name "Benedict Arnold" is synonymous with "traitor," yet before his infamous defection, he was one of George Washington’s most brilliant and daring battlefield commanders. In the first of this two-part Fallen Founders series, historian Dr. Ralph Nurnberger examines the tragic trajectory of a man who was once a premier hero of the American Revolution. Dr. Nurnberger dives into the complex motivations behind Arnold's betrayal: was it driven by greed, a sense of deep personal slight by Congress, or the influence of his Loyalist wife? By exploring Arnold’s legendary courage at Saratoga alongside his clandestine negotiations with the British, this lecture reveals the thin line between a patriot and a "Fallen Founder."

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.

The name "Benedict Arnold" is synonymous with "traitor," yet before his infamous defection, he was one of George Washington’s most brilliant and daring battlefield commanders. In the first of this two-part Fallen Founders series, historian Dr. Ralph Nurnberger examines the tragic trajectory of a man who was once a premier hero of the American Revolution. Dr. Nurnberger dives into the complex motivations behind Arnold's betrayal: was it driven by greed, a sense of deep personal slight by Congress, or the influence of his Loyalist wife? By exploring Arnold’s legendary courage at Saratoga alongside his clandestine negotiations with the British, this lecture reveals the thin line between a patriot and a "Fallen Founder."

Live In-Person with Video Catch-up. Available 2-3 business days after the live lecture.