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Revolutionary War Lectures

Revolutionary War Lectures In-Person

Fred Zilian:  Oct 27, 2025: The British-German Occupation of Aquidneck Island.

Aquidneck Island was occupied by British and German military forces December 1776 – October 1779. This lecture will cover the background to the occupation, the British-German landing and deployment on the island, the weather and landscape of the island at the time, the German forces, civil-military relations, and the economy. It will also include sketches of several citizens, Loyalist and Patriot.

Bob Cembrola: December 18, 2025  The discovery of British Frigates

Fred Zilian: March 26, 2026: RI and the American Revolution.

Date:
Monday, October 27, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
George Hail Free Library - Reading Room
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
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