The Speakers Series from the Clallam County Genealogical Society will host John P. Hansel and his presentation “The Mayflower Compact.” August 12th beginning at 10:00 AM.
The Mayflower Compact was a written agreement, signed by the male passengers on the Mayflower. After leaving England, they decided to make and enforce their own set of laws. Having fled persecutions for their religious beliefs in Holland and England, passengers on the Mayflower had no sponsor, nor a set of regulations to guide them.
The Compact continued to serve as the foundation of the governments of the New England colonies, and many consider it to be America’s “First Constitution.” Having a set of laws founded and enforced by those who chose to live by them, set the stage for the American way of life.
John P. Hansel, a graduate of Princeton University, has been active teaching Constitutional Law and Political Thought. He has also founded the non-profit Elm Research Institute to protect and preserve the American Elm.
All are invited to listen to this Zoom presentation. One can watch the lecture at 10:00 am at the Clallam County Research Society located at 403 E. 8th Street in Port Angeles or via Zoom at home. Email the Society or call to receive the Zoom meeting number and pass code. The email address is clallamcountyresearcher@gmail.com . Our phone number is 360-417-5000.
Join us at no cost, and learn about this fascinating and important event in our American History.