Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part VI – Bunker Hill: Heroes & Cowards

Join us for Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part VI – Bunker Hill: Heroes and Cowards! In this closing lecture of the Newburyport’s Road to Revolution series, join historian and author Alexander Cain for an exploration of the first engagement in which Newbury(port) troops play a significant role, for good or ill. While some local commanders distinguished themselves, others were disgraced, drawing the ire of George Washington himself.

The Battle of Bunker Hill was transformative for Newburyport, testing the mettle of the rebels and setting the scene for the brutal years ahead. Using never-before-seen records and objects from the collection of the Museum of Old Newbury, we will learn how Newburyport and Essex County people experienced this bloody encounter and its aftermath.

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