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"Substitutes, Servants and Soldiers: The Black Presence at New Windsor Cantonment"

Saturday, Feb 19th , 2022

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cost:

Free Registration required

Contact Name:

Janeen Martin

Address:

Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont Ave.
Germantown, NY 12526

Phone:

(518) 537-4240

Website

https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events

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During the winter of 1782-1783, 7,500 Continental Army soldiers established a temporary camp at New Windsor, New York. Among them were countless numbers of soldiers of African descent, who joined of their own free will, or as substitutes for people who claimed ownership of them. Using documentary evidence, we'll meet some of these remarkable soldiers and learn about their contributions at what would be the last encampment of the American Revolutionary War. Matthew Thorenz is a Local History Librarian, and Head of Reference and Adult Services at the Moffat Library of Washingtonville. 

Please note: Masks are required to attend this event.

Space is extremely limited.

Visitors must register in advance at https://www.friendsofclermont.org/events

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