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Wappingers Historical Society Lecture: The 1793 Assault, Slavery, and Court Crisis Between the Founders of Wappinger

Thursday, Sep 18th , 2025

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cost:

Suggested donation of $5 at the door.

Contact Name:

Christina Ungar

Address:

Mesier Homestead and Museum
3 Spring Street
Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Phone:

(845) 632-1281

Website

https://www.wappingershistoricalsociety.org

Contact:

info@wappingershistoricalsociety.org

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Join Dutchess County Historian Will Tatum for a deep dive into Town of Wappinger history, exploring courtroom drama between the Brower and Mesier families, who were connected by modern Wappinger’s most prominent colonial landmark: the Mesier Homestead. Mesier purchased the homestead from Brower in 1777 through an intermediary, potentially sowing the seeds of dislike that boiled over into violence and court drama in the 1790s. Includes a look back to the origins of both Brower and Mesier, along with the roles they played in Revolutionary Dutchess.

This event is part of Wappingers Historical Society Speaker Series programming and will be held at the Town of Wappinger Town Hall. The public is invited to attend.

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