# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 am
- **Event Description**: Thomas Paine is known as the 'Father of the American Revolution', but many of us know very little about him. His legacy is that of a pivotal, radical Founding Father whose fiery pamphlets, Common Sense and The American Crisis, mobilized American independence in 1776. As an influential democratic theorist, he championed human rights, secularism, and social welfare, influencing revolutions in America and France, though his radical views often led to later unpopularity.

On this Tom Paine Day, also known as Freethinkers Day, join us to learn more about Tom Paine.  It's a potluck, so bring a dish to share.  We'll watch the film while we eat, then have a talk-back.  We'll have some copies of Common Sense on hand and will be hosting follow-up book discussion groups on June 15th and June 25th.

This event is part of our celebration of America250 where Michiganders are being asked not simply to remember the nation’s founding, but to engage it honestly. Commemoration should never be passive. It should deepen understanding, broaden belonging, and strengthen civic life.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benzonia/tom-paine-day-film-and-potluck/200030077868835
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, entertainment, potluck
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 12

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Benzonia
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grow Benzie, 5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia
- **lat**: 44.63074
- **long**: -86.12216
- **full address**: Grow Benzie, 5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck being held?
  - **A:** Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck takes place on Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 am at Grow Benzie, 5885 Frankfort Hwy, Benzonia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck?
  - **A:** Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck is organized by WUWU 100.1 Community Radio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benzonia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Tom Paine Day Film and Potluck sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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