Cynthia Hatch, PhD — They Tore Down the King’s Colours: The Seizure of Fort William and Mary 250 Years Later

Cynthia Hatch, PhD,is a historian and educator specializing in Revolutionary War-era America, with a focus on the political, social, and cultural forces that shaped the nation’s founding. She holds a Ph.D. in History and teaches American History and U.S. Government at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. Her forthcoming book, Enablers of Rebellion: The Colonial Court System and the Road to the American Revolution (Savas Beatie, Spring 2026), explores how the surprising leniency of colonial courts helped ignite resistance to British rule, shedding light on a crucial but often overlooked catalyst for American independence.