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SUMMARY:African American Soldiers and Sailors of New Hampshire During the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, April 11\, 2023Time: 7:00 p.m.Location: Folsom Tavern\, 164 Water St.\, Exeter\, NHCost: FREECapacity: 30 \nOne of the most interesting aspects of the American Revolution is the role played by African Americans in the fight for independence. Both free African Americans and those that were enslaved were key in manning state militias and Continental Army units\, as well as serving on the high seas in the Navy and on privately armed ships. Indeed\, their service to the colonies was crucial in a conflict that lasted nearly seven years. Prohibited from serving in military units and largely considered “undesirable elements\,” how is it that these African-American soldiers came to fight for the cause of liberty\, even when their own personal liberty was not guaranteed? \nIn this Tavern Talk\, Glenn Knoblock examines the history of African-American soldiers’ service during the war\, including how and why they enlisted\, their interaction with white soldiers\, service on the battlefields\, how they were perceived by the enemy and the officers under whom they served\, and their treatment after the war. \nAbout Glenn Knoblock\nGlenn A. Knoblock is an independent scholar and author of over twenty books. Knoblock has served as the main military contributor to Harvard and Oxford University’s landmark African American Biography Project\, and he has also written for the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. His work documents a wide variety of subjects in New Hampshire and New England history\, including African American history\, historic cemeteries and grave markers\, and transportation related topics\, including covered bridges and the Kancamagus Highway. He holds a BA in History from Bowling Green State University.This program is made possible by a grant from New Hampshire Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org. \nAbout American Independence Center\nLocated in Exeter\, NH\, the American Independence Center features a rare collection of historic artifacts that shed light on the Revolutionary War. Examples of popular items in our exhibits include a dragoon pistol\, brown bess musket\, and 18th century powder horn. Many of our programs offer insight into civic duties\, civic engagement and civic responsibility\, while we also feature a variety of things to do in NH\, such as camps for kids\, festivals\, summer festival\, reenactments\, and homeschool programs. Perfect for a day trip or weekend trips\, we believe in inclusivity and inclusive history and the spirit behind the phrase\, ‘we the people’.
URL:https://aicnh.org/event/african-american-soldiers-sailors/
LOCATION:Folsom Tavern\, 164 Water Street\, Exeter\, NH\, 03833\, United States
CATEGORIES:For All Ages,Free,Lectures
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Jaworski":MAILTO:sarah@aicnh.org
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