“The Classical Republican Roots of the Declaration of Independence” with Dr. Geoffrey Ludvik – Faculty Speaker Series

When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Location: St. Ambrose Academy (702 S. High Point Rd Suite 209, Madison)

RSVP: By Monday, October 19, 2026. All ages welcome. https://classical250.eventbrite.com

This lecture explores the early history of representative government from the Near East through Greece and Rome. Its central claim is that the fundamental principles of American Republicanism originated not in the Thirteen Colonies but in the ancient Mediterranean world. By considering a series of textual case studies utilized in the St. Ambrose History I curriculum, it is possible to gain a deeper appreciation of our nation’s place in Western Civilization.