Oct 9, 2026
Gary Augustine, SMC Club: George Washingtons’ Evolution From Loyal Subject To Revolutionary
George Washington wasn’t always a revolutionary. How did a loyal British subject become the commander of an army fighting for American independence?
On Friday, October 9th, SMC member and returning speaker Gary Augustine will present “George Washington’s Evolution from Loyal Subject to Revolutionary.” His topic invites us to consider the experiences, ambitions, and changing loyalties behind one of the most consequential transformations in American history.
A University of Chicago graduate and former naval officer, Gary is an amateur historian whose interests include military history and Western Pennsylvania’s connections to the nation’s past. His research on World War II landing ships built along the Ohio River contributed to a WQED television program, and he has shared his historical interests with SMC audiences several times.
Join us as Gary explores Washington’s journey toward revolution—a timely subject as we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and consider how the familiar founding father became the leader we remember.
| Date | Speaker/ Presentation |
| 10/09/26 | Gary Augustine, SMC Club: George Washingtons’ Evolution From Loyal Subject To Revolutionary |
| 10/16/26 | Donna Billings-Davis; The Island of Madeira Portugal |
| 10/23/26 | Jim Haller, Historian: The History of Radio In Pittsburgh |
| 10/30/26 | Steve Robbins; TWA’s Iconic Terminal Building at JFK International Airport |
