This event is in the past.It took place on January 31, 2026 at Newburgh Free Library.
Educational TalkEducational TalkHow to Start a Revolution: America's War for Independence 250 Years Later
Newburgh
Discover how Newburgh shaped America's fight for independence. A historian from Washington's Headquarters explores the local Hasbrouck Family's story, the road to the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," and the town's surprising contributions to the Revolutionary cause.
American history
250th anniversary
Adults only
Revolutionary War
Tips
📝registration required, space is limited
🌊library has floor-to-ceiling Hudson River views
📚browse the Friends group used book sale
How to Start a Revolution: America's War for Independence 250 Years Later
Newburgh
Educational TalkEducational TalkDiscover how Newburgh shaped America's fight for independence. A historian from Washington's Headquarters explores the local Hasbrouck Family's story, the road to the "Shot Heard 'Round the World," and the town's surprising contributions to the Revolutionary cause.
American history
250th anniversary
Adults only
Revolutionary War
Tips
📝registration required, space is limited
🌊library has floor-to-ceiling Hudson River views
📚browse the Friends group used book sale
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