Special Event

Event

The environmental impact of the Revolutionary War on New York, and the American Revolution: Crafts, cooking, music and soldiers, including General Washington

Saint Paul's Church National Historic Site

Fee:

Free.

Dates & Times

Date:

Saturday, October 21, 2023

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History
Performance
Talk
Virtual/Digital

Description

At 1 PM, in a featured talk, Blake McGready, a Ph.D. student in American History at the Graduate Center of The City University of New York, will explore the rarely considered environmental context and impact of the American Revolution on the New York area, which is the subject of his Ph.D. dissertation. From 10 AM to 4 PM, enjoy American Revolution living history presentations -- blacksmith, open hearth cooking, colonial music -- and informal talks about the Battle of Pell’s Point and Colonel John Glover, who commanded the American troops at the battle of October 18, 1776.    General Washington and other Revolutionary War soldiers will also be on hand.    

Reservations --  through the Contact Us e mail in this calendar entry  -- would be necessary to receive a link to the livestream of the 1 PM talk, but no registration required for in-person attendance at the site.  

Reservation or Registration: Yes

Reservations -- through the Contact Us e mail in this calendar entry -- would be necessary to receive a link to the livestream of the 1 PM talk, but no registration required for in-person attendance at the site.

Contact Information

David Osborn
9146674116
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