The Cape and Islands in the Revolution – Little Known Facts and Events (Falmouth)

The Revolutionary War was a period which was not only centered in the well-known venues of Boston Philadelphia, New York State, Virginia, and beyond, but also included key events and individuals on Cape Cod and the Islands who played important parts in the fight for Independence. This special presentation on a lesser-known topic will feature highlighted events and people from the period 1761 (end of the French and Indian Wars) to 1783 (the Treaty of Paris) as they unfolded on and involved people of the Cape and islands. Included also will be details on the Battle of Falmouth of April 1779. David Martin, Editor of a new book, “The Cape and Islands in the American Revolution—The Antecedents, the Rebellion, and the Conflict”, will provide the presentation, and the book will also be available for purchase.

$20 Non-Members/$10 Museums on the Green Members, or donation based ticket. Light refreshments served.

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