Old North Church welcomed public historian Tad Stoermer to mark the release of his new book, "A Resistance History of the United States."
Joining Tad is Yale historian Vincent Brown , State of VT Attorney of Chittenden County, Sarah George, and widely followed historian and digital educator Kahlil Green. They will respond to Tad's framing and share their own take on acts of resistance, re-examining movements in U.S. history and considering the role that resistance continues to play in our country. Following the discussion, the panelists answer questions from the audience.
Tad Stoermer is a public historian, teacher, and author of the forthcoming book A Resistance History of the United States (Steerforth Press / Penguin Random House, 2026). His work dismantles the mythologies that pass for American history — exposing the curated nostalgia, moral evasions, and institutional silences that have long protected abusive power. He tells the truth without apology. Not to inspire. To instruct.
Sarah George is the Chittenden County State’s Attorney, located in Burlington, Vermont. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology from the University of Connecticut, a Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from Castleton State College, and a Law Degree from Vermont Law School. For over six years, Sarah was a Deputy State's Attorney in the Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office and became the elected State's Attorney in 2017 and was re-elected in November 2022.
Vincent Brown is Charles Warren Professor of American History and Professor of African and African American Studies at Harvard University. He teaches courses in Atlantic history, African diaspora studies, and the history of slavery in the Americas.
Kahlil Greene, also known as the “Gen Z Historian”, is a 2x Emmy-nominated, Forbes 30 Under 30 -honored, Peabody Award-winning, and New York Times, WSJ, and Variety Magazine -recognized digital educator with nearly 1 million followers and 50 million views across his social media platforms.
